Certificate Programs for Skill Development

Beginner 1.0

• 11 Weeks.
• Develop greater skills in listening and speaking for basic communication in the classroom, outside the classroom and at work. Introduction of basic grammar, reading and writing skills. Basic computer commands practiced.

Beginner 2.0                    IELTS 2.0

• 11 Weeks
• Expanding skills in listening and speaking for basic communication outside the classroom and at work. Further development of basic grammar, & expanded reading and writing skills. Basic computer commands practiced.

Basic 1.0                          IELTS 3.0

• 11 Weeks
• Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to function satisfactorily in most real-life situations related to immediate needs. Must have completed CMAC ESL 201 or equivalent testing. Limited knowledge of computer use and skills with introduction of more advanced technology skills and commands.

Basic 2.0                          IELTS 3.5

• 11 Weeks
• Refine skills needed in conversations beyond survival needs. Function independently in most familiar situations and use appropriate language in routine social situations. Begin to increase and challenge knowledge of simple computer commands and uses.

Intermediate 1.0     IELTS 4.0-4.5     TOEFL 32-41

• 11 Weeks
• Skills needed to function effectively in familiar and unfamiliar social situations and familiar work situations. Communication needed to discuss/interpret cultural differences and use English to solve problems outside the class.

Intermediate 2.0     IELTS 4.5-5.5     TOEFL 42-59

• 11 Weeks
• Fluency and communication skills. Self-monitor effectively when using basic grammatical structure and introduction to more complex structures. Cultural values and thinking patterns are introduced through discussions, readings and writing.

Advanced 1.0         IELTS 5.5-6.0     TOEFL 60-78

• 11 Weeks

University preparation with a focus on writing, listening and reading skills. Developing thesis statements and a deep understanding of Comparison/Contrast, Cause/Effect and Effect essay styles. Introduction to academic vocabulary and rhetoric while developing critical thinking

Advanced 2.0     IELTS 6.0-6.5+    TOEFL 79-95+

• 11 Weeks
• This EAP course is a continuation of CMAC ESL 701. Students further develop their abilities to collect and synthesize information from a variety of academic sources; analyze and critique materials; and present their ideas in a variety of media in accordance with the academic standards found at the first-year university level.