English as a Second Language
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The University’s ESL Program utilizes a goal-oriented, learner-based approach to determine and lessen a student’s weaknesses, while at the same time contributing to the student’s sense of wellbeing and accomplishment as they advance through the various levels and gain the confidence and English ability they seek. Students will be placed in a level-appropriate class following an online placement test, a brief interview and such other considerations as the Director of ESL may from time to time determine.
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English as a Second Language Certificate Overview
The English Language Introductory Program provides beginning and intermediate-level students with tools for communicating in English in everyday contexts.
Rebeca Artola
Medical Assistant
“The classes are very dynamic and you have the opportunity to be able to work while you study since they also offer online classes. “
English as a Second Language Curriculum
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Accounting, students must earn 60 semester credit hours. Unless noted otherwise, all courses carry three semester credits hours.
Program Outline
- ESL010 Beginning Listening and Speaking
- ESL011 Beginning Reading
- ESL012 Beginning Writing and Grammar
- ESL020 Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- ESL021 Intermediate Reading
- ESL022 Intermediate Writing and Grammar
- ESL030 High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- ESL031 High Intermediate Reading
- ESL032 High Intermediate Writing and Grammar
- ESL040 Advanced Listening and Speaking
- ESL041 Advanced Reading
- ESL042 Advanced Writing and Grammar
- ESL050 Academic Preparation Listening and Speaking
- ESL051 Academic Preparation Reading
- ESL052 Academic Preparation Writing and Grammar
- ESL060 Gateway to Standardized Testing
- ESL061 IELTS Testing Practice
- ESL062 TOEFL iBT Testing Practice
- ESL070 Business Communication and Correspondence
- ESL071 Foundation of Digital Marketing
- ESL072 Applied Business Communication
English as a Second Language Requirements & Outcomes
Students who complete the ESL Program’s courses will be able to:
- Successfully compete at the collegiate level with peers and native speakers;
- Speak with minimal accent and preparation to a topic which they have researched or about which they are familiar;
- Respond in oral and/or written fashion to an integrated activity designed to compare a reading passage and a lecture ;
- Write an academically competitive research and/or opinion paper, exercising proper citation technique and using a variety of primary and/or secondary sources;
- Comprehend and articulate the topic, main ideas, and supporting details contained in a reading passage or spoken lecture;
- Utilize English abilities to successfully perform and/or obtain a promotion in the workplace.
Admission is open to any person without regard to linguistic and socioeconomic background, gender, race, ethnicity, and religion.
University of the Potomac admits students who are high school graduates or who have an equivalent form of high school completion.
Applicants to University of the Potomac must:
- Complete an admissions interview conducted in person or via online methods.
- Submit a completed application.
- Submit official academic evidence of completion of secondary education (high school or equivalent). Academic evidence should be translated into English. Document can be either:
- Original verification letter from secondary/high school institution officer or certified (attested) copy
- Submit grade reports or scores from any recognized college equivalency examinations (e.g., CLEP, DANTES, and Advanced Placement)(if applicable)
- Submit copy of passport.
- Submit a copy of I-94 (if transferring from another US institution or upon arrival in the US).
- Submit copy of valid visa (upon arrival in the US or transferring from another US institution).
- Proof of sufficient finances shown in U.S. currency/dollar. One or more of the following:
- Personal funds – official bank statement or
- Sponsor official bank statement – affidavit of support accompanied with official bank statement
- Pay U.S. $100 non-refundable application fee.
- Pay U.S. $100 enrollment fee upon acceptance.
- Pay mailing fee for I-20 $50 (if applicable).
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