English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Advising Services

Students whose first language is not English or students who did not go to school in the U.S grades 5-12 are encouraged to meet with the ESOL Advisor. Campus resources include the following:

ESOL Advising

The ESOL advisor helps students select appropriate ESOL classes and assists with course planning for degree programs and transfer requirements.

ESOL classes and/or developmental coursework

Academic English Language Proficiency Certificate

This certificate recognizes that a student in the ESOL program has demonstrated a high level of proficiency in academic English language and literacy skills to support academic and career success.

Academic English Language Proficiency Certificate

Peer Tutoring for ESOL Students

Peer Tutoring Services are offered for many courses at North Hennepin Community College, including ESOL. Our peer tutors are currently enrolled students who have been successful in the courses they are tutoring, and have received recommendations from faculty. Tutoring is offered individually, by group, in classroom/lab or online. Tutoring is a free service offered to all students and is limited to two hours per week per subject.

Peer tutoring, math resources and the writing center

Student Success Workshops

Student Success Workshops include various topics within five goal areas. You may even earn extra credit for participating. Simply ask your instructor for details or visit the Student Success Programs Department  for a current schedule. Topic areas include:

1. Academic Planning
2. Academic Strategies
3. Technology for College
4. Career Planning
5. Personal Development

Conversation Partners Program

The Conversation Partners Program is a voluntary program that pairs students who are in ESOL classes with students, staff and faculty at North Hennepin Community College. The goal of the program is to strengthen discussion skills, expand knowledge of cultures, and build relationships across the NHCC campus.

Conversation Partners Program

Language Study Materials

Academic Word List
Editing Compositions Guide
Focus on Grammar Practice Software
General Service Word List
Gerunds and Infinitives Reference List
Irregular Verb List

Websites to Help You Study Academic English

Writing and Grammer:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu
http://www.englishpage.com
http://www.spunkyenglish.com/VGL/index.php/search.html

Reading:
http://www.englishpage.com/readingroom/readingroomintro.html

Listening:
http://www.voanews.com/english/index.cfm

Pronunciation:
http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics