Language Institute
The Language Institute at Columbus State Community College offers low-cost non-credit Basic ESL classes.
We are offering a limited selection of fully (100%) online Basic ESL classes for Autumn 2021.
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Basic ESL Classes and Materials
Basic ESL classes help students improve their grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and speaking in English. We currently offer a limited selection of courses. No placement test is required at this time.
Course |
Textbooks/Materials |
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Pronunciation 1 |
provided |
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Pronunciation 2 |
provided |
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Conversation |
Conversation Strategies: Pair and Group Activities for Developing Communicative Competence (Kehe & Kehe) |
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Vocabulary |
provided |
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Grammar: Present Tenses |
provided |
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Grammar: Past Tenses |
provided |
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Grammar: Future & Perfect Tenses |
provided |
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Successful Writing Basics |
The Successful Writer’s Pyramid (Mullineaux) |
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Reading for College Readiness (recommended for students who plan to take credit ESL within the next year) |
World of Reading 1 (Gonzalez & Blau) |
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Writing for College Readiness (recommended for students who plan to take credit ESL classes within the next year) |
provided |
Non-Credit Courses
NOTE: The Language Institute offers only non-credit courses. If you’re interested in credit courses that qualify for financial aid, contact the Languages and Communication Department at (614) 287-5400.