The ESOL program at KCKCC is committed to helping students improve their English language skills to meet their personal and professional goals.
ESOL classes are designed primarily for students who want to improve their English skills for studying at a college or university. Students need a high school diploma (from the US or another country) or a GED to begin taking ESOL classes. Click here to learn about English classes that do not require a high school diploma. Many ESOL students will begin an academic program at KCKCC when they have completed ESOL classes. Students in advanced-level ESOL classes may also take college classes during the same semester. Other students attend ESOL classes to strengthen their English skills for personal or professional reasons.
Mission
The mission of the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program is to prepare non-native English-speaking students for academic coursework and professional careers by providing English language instruction in a supportive environment. Instruction focuses on developing communicative skills that empower students in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
Level 1 Classes
| ESOL 0011 - Level 1 Listening and Speaking for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0021 - Level 1 Writing and Grammar for English Learners | 4 credit hours |
| ESOL 0051 - Level 1 Reading for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0091 - Level 1 Vocabulary for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
Level 2 Classes
| ESOL 0012 - Level 2 Listening and Speaking for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0022 - Level 2 Writing and Grammar for English Learners | 4 credit hours |
| ESOL 0052 - Level 2 Reading for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0092 - Level 2 Vocabulary for English Learners | 3 credit hours |
Level 3 Classes
| ESOL 0013 - Level 3 Academic Listening and Speaking | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0023 - Level 3 Writing for Academic Purposes | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0033 - Level 3 Focused Grammar | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0053 - Level 3 Reading for Academic Purposes | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0093 - Level 3 Academic Vocabulary | 2 credit hours |
Level 4 Classes
| ESOL 0014 - Level 4 Academic Listening and Speaking | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0024 - Level 4 Writing for Academic Purposes | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0034 - Level 4 Focused Grammar | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0054 - Level 4 Reading for Academic Purposes | 3 credit hours |
| ESOL 0094 - Level 4 Academic Vocabulary | 2 credit hours |
Pronunciation Class
| ESOL 0030 - Improving Pronunciation for Non-Native English Speakers | 2 credit hours |