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What is VESL (Vocational English as a Second Language)?
- “Vocational” = Job-Related ESL
- The CCDC VESL Program is for those who want to
- find a job in the future in the USA
- improve job-specific English skills
- go to college for a better job prospect
- improve general English proficiency
Strengths of CCDC VESL
- Financial Aids Available (FAFSA)
- Convenient Tracks
- In-person + Canvas courses (Morning)
- Zoom + Canvas courses (Morning or evening)
- Rich Cultural Experiences in the Washington, D.C. Area
- Field trips
- Cultural activities
- Social events
- Great Instructors
- Professional educated and experienced
- Passionate, enthusiastic, and student-centered
- Culturally caring and enriching
- Friendly and Professional Staff
- Diverse Students
- Classmates from all over the world!
VESL Program Structure
- Total 60 weeks
- 10 weeks per session
VESL Class Modes
| 2 Days of In-Person Courses + 2 Days of Canvas Courses |
VESL Class Hours
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| Morning | 9:00 AM – 11:20 AM |
| Morning | 11:40 AM – 2:00 PM |
CCDC VESL Courses
| Required Courses |
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| ESL101-1 Sentence Structure for Beginners I ESL101-3 Reading for Beginners I ESL101-4 Listening for Beginners I ESL111 Job Success 1 |
| ESL102-1 Sentence Structure for Beginners II ESL102-3 Reading for Beginners II ESL102-4 Listening for Beginners II ESL161 Job Success 2 |
| ESL201-1 Sentence Structure for Intermediate I ESL201-3 Reading for Intermediate I ESL201-4 Writing for Intermediate I ESL211 Job Success 3 |
| ESL202-1 Sentence Structure for Intermediate II ESL202-3 Reading for Intermediate II ESL202-4 Writing for Intermediate II ESL261 Job Success 4 |
| ESL301-1 Sentence Structure for Advanced I ESL301-2 Listening/Speaking for Advanced I ESL301-3 Reading/Writing for Advanced I ESL311 Job Success |
| ESL302-1 Sentence Structure for Advanced II ESL302-2 Listening/Speaking for Advanced II ESL302-3 Reading/Writing for Advanced II ESL302-4 Discussion for Advanced II |
| Elective Courses |
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| ESL081 Introduction to ESL: Functional English ESL082 Introduction to ESL: Holidays and Events in America ESL091 Current Events in the News Media ESL092 Pronunciation ESL093 English through American Culture ESL094 Idioms in American English |
| ESL101-2 Speaking for Beginners I ESL102-2 Speaking for Beginners II ESL201-2 Speaking for Intermediate I ESL202-2 Speaking for Intermediate II |
| ESL301-4 Discussion for Advanced I ESL301-5 Academic Writing for Advanced I ESL302-5 Academic Writing for Advanced II ESL302-7 TOEFL Preparation |
| ESL401-2 Listening/Speaking for High Advanced I ESL401-3 Reading/Writing for High Advanced I ESL402-2 Listening/Speaking for High Advanced II ESL402-3 Reading/Writing for High Advanced II |
AFTER VESL
| Vocational Programs | Academic Programs |
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| Certificate or Associate Degree | Associate Degree |
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VESL Staff
| Katerine Lazo VESL Coordinator |
katerinel@ccdc.edu | Languages: Spanish, English |
| Haleh Madani VESL Assistant |
halehm@ccdc.edu | Languages: English, Farsi |
*Other languages available on campus: Mongolian, Russian, Chinese
