English Language Competency Development

If you are an English language learner with basic English skills and you want to continue building your grammar, writing, listening and speaking skills, this certificate can help you get there. Your training includes personal attention and support from your instructors. Cultural field trips can help you learn about the community. After you successfully complete this program, you can enroll in the advanced level certificate.

COURSE LIST

Course list for reference only. Current students please refer to your individualized program plan or see your advisor.
**Outside effort hours are an estimate based on state standards, and may vary from person to person.

Technical Studies (15 Credits)

Select a total of 15 credits from these options
• English Listening & Speaking Development

  10-863-116

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863116
  • Credits: 3.00

  Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Listening and speaking skills as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• English Reading Development

  10-863-126

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863126
  • Credits: 3.00

  Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Reading and vocabulary skills as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• American English Pronunciation

  10-863-119

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863119
  • Credits: 3.00

  Develop English pronunciation to make communication more comprehensible. Focus on vowel clarification, consonant reproduction, intonation, stress, blends, and reductions. In addition, students have the opportunity to acquire new vocabulary, practice presentation skills, and present monologues and dialogue. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• English American Language and Culture: Part 2

  10-863-106

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863106
  • Credits: 3.00

  During this class you will be working on the skills that promote advanced language abilities, i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, you will also be strengthening the skills needed to be a successful university student, i.e. note-taking, critical thinking and classroom participation. The course also provides an opportunity to explore American Culture through Multi Media (film, television, periodicals and music). We will be discussing class, race, education and gender roles in society. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• English Grammar Development

  10-863-109

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863109
  • Credits: 3.00

  Introduce Intermediate- to High Intermediate-level grammar concepts for the Intermediate-level ELL students. Students will learn to analyze and use the grammatical structures of English. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• English American Language and Culture: Part 1

  10-863-105

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863105
  • Credits: 3.00

  During this class you will be working on the skills that promote stronger language abilities, i.e. speaking, listening, reading and writing. In addition, you will also be strengthening the skills needed to be a successful university student, i.e. note-taking, critical thinking and classroom participation. The course also provides an opportunity to explore American Culture through Multi Media (film, television, periodicals and music). We will be discussing class, race, education and gender roles in society. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.
• English Writing Development

  10-863-136

  3Credit

  54

  108

  N/A
  • Instructional Hours: 54
  • Outside Effort Hours: 108
  • Course Number: 10863136
  • Credits: 3.00

  Provides comprehensive language training focusing on further developing communication, writing skills and cultural awareness necessary for English language learners to prepare for college-level technical programs. Prepares students from an intermediate to advanced level of language proficiency. Writing and grammar as well as study skills will be emphasized. New students, prior to registration contact 920-735-2443 or learnenglish@fvtc.edu for an assessment to determine your proficiency in English.