English as a
Practice and improve your speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, reading, and writing.
Second Language
Non-Credit/Continuing Education Courses
Blue Bell Campus — SUMMER 2018
Courses designed to help you communicate better in English
80-HOUR GENERAL ENGLISH COURSES
Learn to communicate in English in a stress-free, friendly environment. Morning and evening
classes include six (6) levels for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, offered year-
round. Tuition is $495 for each level’s full 80 hours of instruction; you can also make two
payments of $275. The required textbook is announced at the first class.* To enroll, you
must first have an interview with the ESL Advisor.
• Morning/evening/Saturday classes available
• Courses offered all year long
• Students of all ages welcome (adults & mature teens)
• Small classes with individualized attention
• Certificate awarded upon successful completion of each level
Each level of General English is 80 hours of instruction
Level I: Beginner: Level IV: Intermediate
Level II: Advanced Beginner Level V: Upper-Intermediate
Level III: Pre-Intermediate Level VI: Advanced
ESL General English Level I (Beginner) $495
Tue & Thu 6/5–9/6 (no class 7/3) 6:30pm–9:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2508 01
ESL General English Level II (Advanced Beginner) $495
Tue & Thu 6/5–9/6 (no class 7/3) 6:30pm–9:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2509 01
ESL General English Level III (Pre-Intermediate) $495
Mon & Wed 5/30–9/5 (no class 7/4, 9/3) 9:30am-12:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2510 01
ESL General English Level IV (Intermediate) $495
Tue & Thu 6/5–9/6 (no class 7/3) 6:30pm–9:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2511 01
Mon & Wed 6/6–9/12 (no class 7/4, 9/3) 9:30am–12:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2511 02
ESL General English Level V (Upper-Intermediate) $495
Tue & Thu 6/5–9/6 (no class 7/3) 9:30am–12:30pm
Course Code: LLSI 2515 01
*Required textbook is available for purchase at the College Bookstore
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES
EFFECTIVE & AFFORDABLE!
For more information or to register, contact: Marjorie Labe, ESL Advisor
Central Campus, Blue Bell, Parkhouse Hall, Room 401
215–619–7396 or mlabe@mc3.edu
ADDITIONAL CLASS LEVELS, DAYS AND TIMES MAY BE AVAILABLE.
Please ask the ESL Advisor about the class you are looking for.
 INTENSIVE COURSES — GENERAL ENGLISH
LEARN ENGLISH FAST!
These two classes are an intensive version of our General English courses. In just three
and a half weeks, achieve improvements in your ability to speak, understand, read and write
American English. You will also study grammar, vocabulary and American culture. Includes a
30-minute lunch break! Prerequisite: an interview with the ESL Advisor. The required textbook
will be announced at the first class.* Level to be determined based on student demand
General English Intensive I
Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 6/25–7/19 (no class 7/3 & 7/4)
9:30am–3pm (30–minute lunch break)
70 Hours Cost: $480 + textbook*
General English Intensive II
Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu 7/23–8/14
9:30am–3pm (30–minute lunch break)
70 Hours Cost: $480 + textbook*
SATURDAY MORNING GENERAL ENGLISH CLASSES — BLUE BELL CAMPUS
EFFECTIVE & AFFORDABLE!
GENERAL ENGLISH BEGINNER I
Get started learning to speak, read, and write in English! Our non-credit ESL Beginner I class
will introduce beginners to English grammar, vocabulary, and conversation. Participate in
pair work, group work, and class activities in English to give you the confidence and ability
to take part in community, school, and work-related situations. Learn English effectively in
a small class, in a stress-free, friendly classroom environment. Required textbook: Side by
Side Plus Book 1 (Units 1-9).*
12 Saturdays 6/2-8/18 9:00am–12:30pm
42 Hours Cost: $280 + textbook* Course # LLSI 2569
GENERAL ENGLISH BEGINNER II
Don’t stop now! You have learned the basics, now continue learning to speak, read, and
write in English! Beginner II will help students to continue to improve all of their English
language skills, including conversation, grammar and vocabulary. Prerequisite: General
English Beginner I or an interview with the ESL Advisor. Required textbook: Side by Side
Plus Book 1 (Units 10-17).*
12 Saturdays 6/2-8/18 9:00am–12:30pm
42 Hours Cost: $280 + textbook* Course # LLSI 2570
GENERAL ENGLISH PRE-INTERMEDIATE I
Get ahead by improving your speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary, reading and
writing skills. Join other active learners to participate in a variety of activities to increase
your confidence and ability to communicate in English at work, school, and social events.
Prerequisite: General English Beginner II or an interview with the ESL Advisor. Required
textbook: Side by Side Plus Book 2 (Units 1-7)*
Sat 6/2-8/18 9:00am–12:30pm
42 Hours Cost: $280 + textbook* Course # LLSI 2571
*Required textbook is available for purchase at the College Bookstore
THE COMPLETE ORAL COMMUNICATIONS COURSE:
FLUENCY, LISTENING & ACCENT REDUCTION
This course is designed for high intermediate ESL students (and higher) who wish to
improve their overall oral communications skills. This active class includes activities such as
discussions, role plays, and oral presentations to increase both the fluency and clarity of your
speech, so you will be better understood by others. In addition, a variety of natural listening
exercises will help you to better understand spoken English in social, academic, and business
situations. The outcome – a more confident communicator in the English language! Required
text is announced at the first class.* Prerequisite: Completion of ESL General English Level IV
or higher, and an interview with the ESL Advisor.
Mon & Wed 5/30–9/12 (no class 7/4, 9/3) 9:30am–12noon
72 Hours Cost: $480 + textbook* Course # LLSI 2562 01
12 Saturdays 6/2–8/18 9:30am–12:30pm
36 Hours Cost: $265 + textbook* Course # LLSI 2561 01
*Required textbook is available for purchase at the College Bookstore
TOEFL TEST PREPARATION
This course is for students at an upper-intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency,
planning to attend a U.S. college, become U.S.-certified in a profession, or wishing to
improve academic skills in English. All areas of the TOEFL are addressed: listening and
reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. Reviews test-taking strategies and prepares
students for the computer-based “Test of English as a Foreign Language.” Prerequisite: An
interview with the ESL Advisor. Required text is announced at the first class.*
Mon & Wed 6/4–8/27 (no class 7/4)
TIME TO BE DETERMINED BASED ON STUDENT DEMAND
72 Hours Cost: $480 + textbook*
Course # LLSI 2005 01
GRAMMAR BRUSH UP: FOCUS ON WRITING AND SPEAKING
Communicate in English more accurately with a wide range of grammatical structures.
Analyze and review grammar rules. Actively participate, practice, and refine your use of
grammar through a variety of writing and speaking activities. Monitor and correct your own
language. Prerequisite: Completion of intermediate level or higher and an interview with the
ESL Advisor. The required text is announced at the first class.*
Tue & Thu 6/5–9/13 (no class 7/3) 9:30am–12noon
72 Hours Cost: $480 + textbook*
Course # LLSI 2535 01
Sat 6/2–8/18 9:30am–12:30pm
36 Hours Cost: $265+ textbook*
Course # LLSI 2584 01
*Required textbook is available for purchase at the College Bookstore
REFUND POLICY: Student withdrawal from enrollment and non-credit course refund procedure: In the event a course is canceled
by the College (usually because of low enrollment), every attempt will be made to enroll you in another course or a full refund of your
tuition will be issued. If you wish to withdraw from a course, you may transfer to another non-credit course or you can request a refund
of your course tuition. Your request must be received by phone or in person at our offices prior to (before) the start of class. Course
transfers and refunds WILL NOT BE MADE AFTER THE START OF A CLASS. To withdraw from a class at Central campus call 215-
641-6551 or visit College Hall, Room 240, Office of Student Records and Registrations, Monday thru Friday 8am – 5pm. To withdraw
from a class at West campus call 610-718-1944 or visit 101 College Dr., Registration Office, Pottstown between 8am – 7pm Monday
thru Thursday, or Friday between 8am and 5pm. Fees for materials, books, and supplies are not refundable.