1. Please call Ellen to find out your English level and whether you need a placement test. Ellen's phone numbers are: 609-285-8304 (O) 609-865-7244(C).

2. The placement test will be on zoom. Please email Ellen Luo to schedule an appointment. Ellen's email address is: eluo@ywcaprinceton.org

3. The placement test fee is $25, which will be waived after you register for an ESL class.

This course is designed for intermediate above to advanced level English learners to improve their vocabulary and conversational skills in reading.

This class is for those who are beginners in English.

ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

This class is for those who are beginners in English.

ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Please note that this is a class for YWCA ESL students, which means you must be enrolled in one or more winter/spring 2025 ESL courses to be eligible for this FREE class. 

This is a certificate program. 

In order to complete the registration, students who want to sign up for this class will also need to register/pay a $125.00 license fee  - Please find the class name ECE - EnGen licenses and Enroll/pay.

Working with our highly experienced HSE teachers, students will both improve their knowledge of the subject area(s) they wish to be tested in whilst also gaining useful insight. tips and advice about the actual exam.

In view of nature of this test students are required to have a minimum Level 3 in English.
 
For this semester all classes will be online using Zoom.

Please contact us for further information. 

Level 1 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Level 2 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Level 2 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Level 3 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Level 4 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Native English speakers have a distinctive rhythm due to a combination of pauses and reductions; This skill is very important for fluency. In this course you will learn how to speak English with confidence.

Students will be able to use idioms, real-life experiences, language activities, and specific topics that students request to help them build vocabulary and confidence.