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ESL placement tests are usually given every other
Monday unless there is a holiday. You must come into
the Adult School office at 333 Moffett Blvd., Mountain
View, to register to take a placement test. Space is
limited. No childcare is available during testing.
Spring 2008 Placement Tests: Register at the Adult School office.
Monday, February 11, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, February 25, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, March 10, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, March 24, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, April 7, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, April 21, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
Monday, May 5, 9:00AM, 12:30PM or 6:30PM
The following ESL classes are taught in our program: ESL Beginning Literacy, ESL Beginning (Low-High), ESL Intermediate (Low-High),
ESL Advanced (Low-High) and ESL Multi Level.
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ESL Classes: Pacement test required. Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced |
| M-F | Ongoing | 8:45AM-12:00PM | AEC | Free** |
| M-F | Ongoing | 12:30PM-3:30PM | AEC | Free** |
| M-Th | Ongoing | 6:15PM-9:30PM | AEC | Free** |
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Multilevel Beginning ESL. At Castro Elementary School. |
| M-F | Ongoing | 8:15-11:15AM | Room 40 | Free** |
| | Beginning ESL. At Girls’ Middle School at St. Athanasius Church. |
| M, Th | Ongoing | 6:30-8:30PM | Room 3 (low), Room 2(High) | Free** |
| | Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET).Learn English in the classroom and on the computer. Free childcare for children
ages 4–13 who attend school in the Mountain View Whisman School District. |
| M, W | Ongoing | 6:00-8:00PM | Monta Loma Ele. Sch. | Free** |
| Tu, Th | Ongoing | 6:15-8:15PM | Crittenden Mid. Sch. | Free** |
| | Classes for adults at Girls’ Middle School, next to St. Athanasius Church, 160 N. Rengstorff, Mountain View |
| M,Th | Ongoing | 6:30-8:30PM | Rooms 2, 3 | Free** |
| | ESL for Older Adults: At Mt. View Senior Ctr.4 levels available: Literacy/Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate, and
Advanced. |
| M, Th, F | Ongoing | 8:45-10:15AM or 10:30-12:00 PM | MVSrCtr | Free** |
| | Conversation Club: Placement test required. At Mt. View Recreation Ctr. Discuss current events, culture and lifestyles - plus related grammar and listening as needed. Intermediate High and Advanced levels. | | M,W | Ongoing | 8:45AM-12:00PM | MVRec/2 | Free** | | T,Th | Ongoing | 8:45AM-12:00PM | MVRec/2 | Free** |
| | | (Intermediate-level ESL or above) Study important information about American history, government, culture and geography. Practice answering questions for the
citizenship exam. Students should enroll two quarters prior to taking the examination for U.S. Citizenship. | | M | Ongoing | 6:15PM-8:15PM | AEC/200 | Free** | | Th | Ongoing | 12:30PM-2:30PM | AEC/200 | Free** |
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Intermediate/Advanced ESL: Focus on Idioms. Placement test required.
Learn and practice idioms in English. |
| Sat | Ongoing | 9:30AM-12:00PM | AEC/205 | Free** |
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Intermediate/Advanced ESL: Focus on Listening and Speaking. Placement test required.
Improve listening skills and practice speaking about a variety of subjects. |
| Sat | Ongoing | 9:30AM-12:00PM | AEC/209 | Free** |
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Conversation Circle. Placement test required; enrollment restricted.
Practice structured English conversation. Intermediate High and Advanced levels. |
| W | Ongoing | 12:30PM-2:00PM | AEC | Free** |
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**All non-immigrant visa holders must pay for classes.
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ESL Business Office Skills Success (BOSS)
This certificate course will give the ESL student a solid foundation of
skills for an entry level office position. You will learn basic MS Word, office
terminology, standard business office practices, and team work. Upon completion
of this course you will obtain a General Clerk certificate and be ready for
the BOSS course. Instructors: Elaine Lagge, Mira Singer. |
| 062304 | T, Th | 1/8-6/5
21wks | 8:45AM-11:30AM | AEC/201 | $20 |
| 062305 | T, Th | 3/22-6/7
11wks | 9:00AM-12:00PM | AEC/201 | $20 |
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Teachers and substitutes who have a valid California
State Teaching Credential are needed in the ESL program.
Call Ron Kirchem at 650.940.1333 or FAX: 650.967.4699.
Email to ronald.kirchem@mvla.net
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English at Home
Difficulty taking regular ESL classes?
Meet with a teacher once a week for 30 minutes at the Adult Education Center. Then Study at home. Space is limited.
For more information, contact Kathy Quesada at (650) 940-1333 or kquesada@mvlaae.net. |
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