Delaware Technical & Community College

ESL Certificate Program If English is your second language and you have a desire to improve your skills in this area, the Delaware Tech English as a Second Language (ESL) Certificate Program will help you reach your goal. Incoming students are given individual attention as they go through the admissions and placement process.They begin coursework at one of three levels: beginning, intermediate, or advanced. Classes at all three levels include reading, writing, grammar/communication, and listening/speaking. While the first two levels of the program focus mainly on the skills needed for everyday communication, advanced level courses also begin building a foundation for future course work at a college level. You will engage in intensive English language learning, guided by qualified instructors and interacting with a diverse student population. Students receive whole group instruction and also work in small groups and pairs. There are also opportunities to interact individually on computers and use video, audio podcasts, or music to make language come alive. Students have an academic advisor who helps them in planning their studies. Through advisement, students can better define and move in the right direction to attain their goals. If you are interested in pursuing a college degree, study beyond the certificate level is required. Students take a prerequisite course called ESL for Degree Programs before beginning an associate degree program. This program is offered at the Dover, Georgetown, and Wilmington Campuses.