ESL Entry Level I

Catalog description

ABE 090 is one of two entry-level English as a Second Language courses designed for students at the beginning level of English. Emphasis is on developing students' ability to listen and understand. This course provides instruction in vocabulary, basic sentence structure, and simple reading and writing. Students write short paragraphs with correct punctuation and spelling. They practice idiomatic expressions used in writing and discuss cultural differences to help them adapt more quickly to college life in the United States.