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Education Department Courses
Language
and Citizenship Computer
Literacy
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Classes are offered on a quarterly
basis in both Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Minneapolis: 10:00am - 12:00noon (M, W, Th)
6:30pm - 8:30pm (M, Tu, W, Th)
St. Paul: 6:30-8:30pm (M, Tu,
Th)
Some classes are offered at different days of the week or at a
different time based on tutor, student, and space availability. Classes
have from five to thirty students depending on the level. In some cases,
one-on-one tutoring is available.
Language and Citizenship Classes
Spanish Literacy
Class
| Description |
This
is a Spanish literacy course for native Spanish speakers who did
not attend school in their home country or did not complete their
elementary education. The
students will learn how to read and write in their native
language. |
| Prerequisites |
None |
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Literacy Class
| Description |
This
is an English literacy course. This course is intended for adults
who have never taken English classes. The students will learn the alphabet, the different sounds
of the vowels and consonants, numbers, and sentence structure.
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| Prerequisites |
None |
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Low
Beginning ESL
| Description |
Low
Beginning ESL is intended for students who have never studied the English
language before but have a basic understanding of the Spanish
language or their native language. This class focuses on reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills, as well as pronunciation.
The student will learn basic English language structures like
simple present tense, present progressive tense, and the use of
the verb TO BE. Through thematic units like Community, Family,
Mail and Transportation Services, the students will learn how
to request and give personal information, directions, descriptions
of places, and to express feelings.
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| Prerequisites |
None. It is recommended
that the student have basic literacy skills in his/her native
language. Students who have taken ESL classes before should take a
placement test. |
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High Beginning ESL
| Description |
High Beginning ESL focuses on reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills,
as well as pronunciation. The students will review simple present,
prepositions, and adjectives. Through thematic units like Shopping, Entertainment, and Health, the students will learn the necessary vocabulary to do
their shopping, go to the doctor, describe hobbies, and express
likes and dislikes.
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| Prerequisites |
Completion of level Low
Beginning
or appropriate English language placement test results. |
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Low
Intermediate ESL
| Description |
Low Intermediate ESL focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills,
as well as pronunciation. The student will learn grammar
structures such as future tense, adverbs, pronouns, and
adjectives. Through thematic units like Getting a Job, Making
Money Decisions, and Driving a Car, the students will learn
the necessary vocabulary to have a job interview, understand
traffic rules, and basic information related to money management
and personal/family budget.
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| Prerequisites |
Completion of level
High Beginning
or appropriate English language placement test results. |
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High Intermediate ESL
| Description |
High Intermediate ESL focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills,
as well as pronunciation. The students will learn grammar
structures like conditionals, the use of can, could, would,
should, and must. Through thematic units like School and Civic
Education, the students will learn how to express problems,
concerns, and preferences, and to give their opinion on different
issues.
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| Prerequisites |
Completion of level Low
Intermediate or appropriate English language placement test results. |
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Advanced ESL
| Description |
Advanced ESL focuses on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills,
as well as pronunciation. The students will learn advanced grammar
structures. Through thematic units like Education and Community
Services, the students will learn how to carry on an informal
conversation, handle a telephone conversation, and request
information in different situations.
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| Prerequisites |
Completion of level
High Intermediate
or appropriate English language placement test results. |
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Citizenship
Test Preparation
| Description |
This class provides preparation and
practice for the oral interview, including information on
U.S.
history, civics, and government. This class is intended for those
who have already started their citizenship paperwork and have an
intermediate or higher
English language level.
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| Prerequisites |
Citizenship application
completed; Intermediate or higher English language level |
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Computer Literacy
Basic
Computer Skill Class
| Description |
This class introduces students to
basic keyboarding, word processing, Internet and e-mail functions.
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| Prerequisites |
None |
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