Herkimer County Community College

ESL Program The ESL program offers non-credit English language development courses as well as credit bearing courses designed for international students attending Herkimer County Community College. Non-credit courses do not count toward receiving a degree but they may help a student prepare for the credit bearing courses that require facility in American English. The language courses are designed for students who have studied English but need further practice in order to enter degree programs at HCCC. These courses can also help students prepare to transfer to other colleges. The Language courses include the following:

ㆍThree levels of Writing

ㆍThree levels of Grammar

ㆍThree levels of Reading

ㆍThree levels of Speaking and Listening

ㆍAn Introduction to American Pronunciation Program Goals

ㆍTo prepare second language students for success in all college majors

ㆍTo assist with timely transition to graduation credit courses

ㆍTo support academic excellence for all international students ESL Students at Herkimer On the basis of their admissions documents and Herkimer College-administered placement tests, international students may be advised to take ESL courses. Staff will advise students at the time they enroll for their classes. Students may enroll in ESL courses at the same time they are enrolled in courses in their majors Students may receive tutoring help in English while they are enrolled in non-ESL courses ESL Services

ㆍClassroom instruction

ㆍTutoring (no extra cost)

ㆍESL course work tutoring

ㆍTransition tutoring (including course work for graduation program classes)

ㆍTesting accommodations (some students request extra time for tests in academic subjects when English is not their first language)

ㆍAcademic advising

ㆍPersonal advising

ㆍNew student adjustment assistance