Our English language classes help you develop your English language skills by learning and practicing speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Classes are small, enabling lessons to be individually designed to meet learners’ needs.
Discussions focus on workplace communication and U.S. culture. Respect for all cultures is emphasized. Tutorial support is available as needed or desired.
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Beginning Level English
Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 2 to December 6, 1 to 3 p.m.
Photo Lab Room 302
Curriculum focuses on improving learners' communication skills. Lessons are developed based on work and home needs, with an emphasis on expanding vocabulary and improving students’ command of basic English grammar. —Melissa Kane, instructor
Intermediate Level English
Mondays & Wednesdays
October 1 to December 5, 1 to 3 p.m.
Photo Lab Room 302
Learners will work at an intermediate level to improve everyday communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English. Lessons will focus on language needs for work and home, with the goal of enabling students to communicate effectively and confidently. —Amy Brodigan, instructor
English for Dining Commons Staff
Mondays & Wednesdays
October 1 to December 5, 1 to 3 p.m.
This class is geared specifically for employees of Berkshire and Hampshire Dining Commons. It integrates speaking and writing skills, with a particular focus on the language skills necessary for dietary workers. —Yi Sun, instructor
English for Custodial Services Staff
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Oct. 2 to Dec. 6, 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.
This class is geared for night shift maintainers in Custodial Services. It integrates speaking and writing skills, with a focus on the language skills and vocabulary essential for maintainers. —Chris Moes, instructor
Extended English and Math for Auxiliary Enterprises Staff
Tuesdays & Thursdays
October 2 to December 6, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Dickinson Room 210
Curriculum focuses on reading, writing, and math skills. Lessons will be highly individualized to advance students' own goals, incorporating collaborative and group learning and providing resources for students to take the high school equivalency test, HiSET, in science, math, English language arts, and social studies. —Joe Panzica, instructor