English Language Studies (ELS) is offering a series of classes designed to help you move quickly through the levels and improve your English in order to complete your personal and professional goals.
ELS students will practice reading, writing, listening and speaking in every required class. After Level 5, ELS students will be ready to begin their degree.
| Required Classes | Optional Classes | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Test Scores 425-499 |
ELS 0501 English Language Fluency 5 ELS 0502 English Language for Argument and Analysis 5 ELS 0503 English for Academic Success 5 |
English 1101 English Composition 1 for non-native speakers English 1161 Multicultural Literatures of the US for non-native speakers ELS 0883 Language and Culture 3 |
| Level 4 Test Scores 350-424 |
ELS 0401 English Language Fluency 4 ELS 0402 English Language for Argument and Analysis 4 ELS 0403 English for Academic Success 4 |
ELS 0882 Language and Culture 2 Collg 1115 College Success Skills Collg 1105 Career Development Math |
| Level 3 Test Scores 275-349 |
ELS 0301 English Language Fluency 3 ELS 0302 English Language for Argument and Analysis 3 ELS 0303 English for Academic Success 3 |
ELS 0882 Language and Culture 2 |
| <275 | Take English Language Acquisition classes or email els@cod.edu. |
The order that you take the classes is flexible, but it is better if you complete as many of the classes at as you can at each level before moving on to the next level.
If you can't take all the classes at once, ELS recommend that you start with the following classes. If you are short on time or money, please email els@cod.edu to discuss the best way to achieve your personal and professional goals.
English Language Goal
Learn what class you should begin with depending on your English language goal.
| Language Goal | Begin With |
|---|---|
| Only Study English |
English Language Fluency (ELS 0301, 0401, 0501) |
| Study English to Begin a Degree or Certificate | English Language for Argument and Analysis (ELS 0302, 0402, 0502) |
| Study English for Your Job | English for Academic Success (ELS 0303, 0403, 0503) |
ELS Class Comparison
The following chart outlines a comparison of what will be taught in each type of class. The higher the number of course, the harder the class will be. For example, English Language Fluency 5 will be more difficult than English Language Fluency 4.
| Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Fluency 3 credits |
Fiction & non-fiction novels | Reflective journals | Movies | Class Discussions | Grammar Pronunciation Thematic vocabulary |
| English Language for Argument & Analysis 3 credits |
Newspapers, magazines, websites, academic journals | Academic compositions | Podcasts Documentaries |
Academic presentations | Using the library Academic culture Self-created vocabulary lists |
| English for Academic Success 4 credits |
Textbooks | Projects for work and college | College lectures | Communicating with your boss or instructor | Common words found in academic and professional settings |
| Language & Culture 2 credits |
Varies by teacher | Varies by teacher | Short listenings | Conversation | Culture |
| English 1101 3 credits |
Varies by teacher | Multimodal writing projects | Varies by teacher | Varies by teacher | Credit for a degree |
| English 1161 3 credits |
Literature readings | Varies by teacher | Varies by teacher | Varies by teacher | Credit for a degree |