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WCTC ESL Student

Programs & Courses

English as a Second Lanuage

ESL-Levels 1 - 6

  • No cost
  • Beginning to advanced: Levels 1 - 6
  • Day and evening classes
  • Listening/Speaking, Reading, Writing/Grammar
  • Individual help and computer-assisted voice recognition instruction
  • Emphasis on functioning successfully in the community, workplace and higher education

Class Locations

Waukesha Campus

327 E Broadway Waukesha
262.695.6500

La Casa de Esperanza

410 Arcadian Avenue, Waukesha
262.547.0887

Testing and registration for new students is offered each semester. Call 262.695.6500 to place your name on the registration and testing list. Waiting lists are in effect when classes are filled.

College ESL

Geared for advanced ESL students preparing for WCTC classes or already enrolled in WCTC classes.

College ESL Classes

  • Reading/Study Skills
  • Writing/Grammar
  • Speaking/Listening
  • College ESL Open Lab

College ESL classes are offered at the Pewaukee Campus "Learning Place" for a small fee. Language assessment is required. After registering for the class, call 262.691.5318 to schedule an appointment.

ESL: Preparation for Occupational Programs

Welding

ESL students can develop the pre-technical skills and basic skills needed to prepare for entering a Welding-related occupation

  • Learn more about the specific occupation
  • Practice workplace communication, math skills, and other work-related skills
  • Get help with course and career selection
  • Take advantage of ESL instruction related to Welding vocabulary

Call 262.695.6506 for more information.

Culinary

ESL students who are considering entering a Culinary-related occupation can develop the pre-technical skills and basic skills needed for the industry

  • Learn more about the Culinary Arts industry
  • Practice workplace communication and other work-related skills
  • Get help with course and career selection
  • Take advantage of ESL instruction related to Culinary vocabulary

Call 262.695.6506 for more information.

Healthcare

ESL students interested in entering the health care field can develop the pre-technical skills and basic skills need to enter the industry

  • Learn more about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant and other health care programs
  • Practice workplace communication
  • Get help with course and career selection
  • Take advantage of ESL instruction related to medical terminology and medical charts

Call 262.695.6506 for more information.

ESL: Life in the United States

Civic Literacy

Through field trips and speakers, learn about the governmental and community-based institutions that are needed to function wESL in American society

  • Police and fire
  • Banking
  • Employment
  • Motor Vehicle Department
  • Health care
  • Voting, library and social service

Call 262.695.6500 for more information.

U.S. Citizenship

Prepare to take the examination required by the Immigration and Naturalizing Service (INS) to become a United States citizen

  • General introduction to significant dates, events and documents in US history
  • Identification of Americans who played an important role in establishing the country.
  • Overview of the development of the U.S. government
  • Explanation of the rights and responsibilities of individuals in the country.

Call 262.695.6500 for more information.