Courses

Intermediate English to develop written and oral communication skills, strategies, and cultural knowledge for successful communication in the North American workplace.

Development of high beginning ESL written and oral communication skills for employment in the restaurant industry. English terminology for cooking utensils, supplies, common tasks, and safety in restaurants.

Development of intermediate ESL conversational strategies for appropriate interactions at work and in a variety of social situations in the United States. Discussions about U.S. workplace culture.

Development of English reading and writing skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the language required to use online job search tools, find and analyze job descriptions, and create professional resumes and cover letters that closely fit specific jobs. This is the first of two courses in the ESL job search series.

Communicative intermediate English language skills, computer vocabulary, and terminology used in the digital workplace environment. Computer applications for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, and data management with ESL language support. Additional focus on language development necessary for following procedures, problem-solving, and describing charts and graphs.

Development of high beginning ESL oral communication skills for employment in the construction industry. English terminology for job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, materials, measurement, and safety.

Designed for health care professionals with high intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills for career options and requirements in health care, patient-centered communication techniques, interaction patterns among health co-workers, assertive communication, and health care systems and traditions. Prepares students for CCSF health care programs.

Designed for health care professionals with high intermediate English language proficiency. Integrated language skills for job search documents and interviews, interaction patterns on health care teams, discussion of treatment options with patients and alternative health perspectives, and communication strategies among culturally diverse patients and health workers. Prepares students for CCSF health care programs.

Development of intermediate English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills that support a successful job search for non-native English-speaking students. Emphasis is on the English required to describe job qualifications and successfully network and interview for jobs. This is the second of two courses in the ESL job search series.

Development of high beginning ESL oral communication skills for employment in the custodial industry. English terminology for job duties and responsibilities, tools, equipment, measurement, chemicals, and safety. Job search skills are included.

High beginning English to develop communication strategies for successful interaction in the workplace.

Beginning-level English to develop basic workplace skills as a successful employee, including U.S. culture, health and safety, basic rights, and effective communication.