This course develops foundational English listening comprehension for beginning ESL students. Students learn to comprehend English letter sounds, numbers, time expressions, short spoken exchanges, and simple oral directions common in classroom and campus situations. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR A1 and A2 levels.

This course develops English language learners' basic reading skills for everyday contexts. Students build reading fluency and accuracy by learning to use key reading skills. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR A1 and A2 levels.

This course focuses on the skills of writing in English at the elementary level. The objectives of this course are to help ESL students gain confidence and fluency in writing. Students participate in guided writing activities and creative writing projects.

This course is designed to develop novice ESL students' "Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills" and "Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency." The course focuses on functions and tasks, accuracy, context, content, and text. Students will be able to acquire CEFR Basic (A1-A2 level) vocabulary.

This course develops English language learners’ grammar knowledge in both speaking and writing. Students will learn to identify and use key linguistic components—including nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions—to describe everyday life events and activities. Grammar instruction will be integrated into communicative tasks that promote accuracy and fluency. Students will build grammatical control and apply CEFR A1 and A2 level vocabulary accurately in spoken and written contexts.

This course is designed to introduce ESL students to listening skills which are needed for aural comprehension in an academic setting. The course is a directed program which gives students practice in listening to short lectures, taking notes and developing vocabulary. Students are introduced to several English language speech patterns and the words and phrases which let the student know that a particular pattern is being used. When students recognize the context of the information they are hearing, their English listening skills improve.

This course introduces English language learners to key aspects of American culture, traditions, and social values. Students will read, discuss, and write about topics related to American history, education, community life, and cultural diversity. Through classroom discussions, media materials, and field trips to local businesses, museums, and schools, students will gain firsthand experience and a deeper understanding of American society. The course emphasizes cultural awareness, critical thinking, and communication skills in academic and real-world contexts. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR A2 and B1 levels.

This course is designed to develop reading skills and vocabulary at the intermediate level. Students will read selections from the textbook and other assigned readings. They will demonstrate reading comprehension by participation in class activities and discussions and through short answer essay and objective exams.

This course focuses on the development of well-written paragraphs. The objectives of this course are to teach American thought patterns as they relate to writing in English. Students will write paragraphs using a variety of rhetorical patterns.

This course is designed to continue the development of novice-intermediate ESL students. Students will improve "Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills" and "Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency." In addition to focusing on vocabulary/grammar development, the course aims to increase contact hours and conversation practice. Students will be able to acquire CEFR Basic - Independent (A2-B1 level) vocabulary.

This course strengthens English language learners’ ability to use grammar accurately and confidently in speaking and writing. Students will learn to express everyday life events and experiences using present, past, and future time frames. Instruction emphasizes practical communication and self-expression through contextualized grammar activities. Students will expand their understanding of sentence structure, verb tenses, and word forms while improving grammatical accuracy and fluency. Learners will develop control of CEFR A2 and B1 level grammar and vocabulary.

This eight-week course is designed to give ESL students at the high-intermediate level practice using English. They will improve their use of the language through small group work, problem solving activities, information gap activities, and roleplaying. The ratio of students to tutor is four-to-one.

This eight-week course is designed to give ESL students at the advanced level practice using English. They will improve their use of the language through small group work, problem solving activities, information gap activities, and roleplaying. The ratio of students to tutor is four-to-one.

This course provides incoming ESL students with the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and awareness to adapt to college life at Snow College. The course orients students to college life and culture while focusing on the following content areas: adjusting to American college culture, campus services, and US immigration law as it pertains to international students studying in the US.

This course is designed to give students the listening skills needed in American college and university classes. The course uses content-based lectures via videos, tapes, and live lectures. Students also develop note-taking skills to prepare for fully matriculated coursework.

This course is designed to develop reading skills needed to prepare students to participate in academic coursework in colleges and universities. Students will read and discuss a variety of authentic texts and be introduced to specific discourse markers. The course will contribute to vocabulary development. Some emphasis will be placed on reading for entertainment and general information.

This course focuses on the development of well-written essays. Students will develop English writing skills by writing five-paragraph essays in at least four modal styles in preparation for English 1010. Non-native speakers of English must complete this course, score a 4 or higher on the Test of Written English (TWE), or take a written exam (graded by ESL department faculty members) before they can register for ENGL 1010 (see the Snow College catalog for more detailed information).

This course advances English language learners’ grammatical accuracy and fluency in speaking and writing. Students will learn to describe and discuss academic life events and experiences using more complex present, past, and future time frames. Instruction emphasizes accurate use of verb tenses, modals, and passive voice structures in both oral and written communication. Contextualized grammar activities build learners’ confidence in applying grammar to academic and everyday topics. Students will strengthen their command of CEFR B1 and B2 level grammar and vocabulary.

This course introduces English language learners to American culture and history. Students will compare and contrast culture and history in discussions and essays. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR B2 and C1 levels.

This course prepares English language learners for college-level academic composition. Students develop research literacy and practice academic communication through reading, analyzing, and integrating information from credible sources. Students will develop vocabulary knowledge in CEFR B2 and C1 levels.

This course introduces English language learners to reading, analyzing, and discussing literary works. Students will explore a variety of genres, including short stories, poetry, drama, and excerpts from novels, to develop an understanding of literary themes, characters, and plot. Emphasis is placed on building advanced reading comprehension, critical thinking, and vocabulary through close reading and class discussion.

This course will provide comprehensive coverage of the language skills and test-taking strategies students need to do well on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. This course also serves as a review of grammar, reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.