English As A Second Language
English as a Second Language
Registration is required for new students:
https://studentportal.literacypro.com/nh/providers/287/
The English as a Second Language program is designed for non-native speakers of English ages 18 plus and who are not enrolled in school. The instructional focus is on providing students the opportunity to speak, write, listen, and read English. Students will work at their own level and have multiple opportunities to practice their language skills.
E.S.L. classes are Free and open to New Hampshire residents or employees only. Registration is required; new students will need to visit the Continuing Education office located at Salem High School to take a placement test.
Beginning English
The Beginning English course is for those who have little to no experience using the English language. Students will practice communicating in English, and will develop basic speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Class will cover pronunciation and vocabulary acquisition skills.
Class meets Monday and Wednesdays, 5:00-6:30 pm, Salem High School, beginning September 16, 2024, Annette Deming
All Levels English
The All Levels English course provides practice in English through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students will learn vocabulary and basic grammar, and increase their skills through topics that may include current events and personal interests.
Class meets Monday (remote) and Wednesday (in person at SHS), 9:30-11:30 am, Salem High School, beginning September 16, 2024, William Dean
English Conversation
The ESL Conversation class is for those students with some English experience and who are comfortable speaking the language. Classes will focus on improving conversational ability while emphasizing listening comprehension skills, vocabulary development, common idiom usage, and practice in pronunciation. Students should be comfortable conversing in English. Class meets remotely.
Class meets Tuesdays (remote), 6:30-8:30 pm, beginning September 17, 2024, Carol Ritchie
Intermediate-Advanced English
The Intermediate-Advanced English course will focus on English grammar forms and structures through listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students will listen to oral stories and dialogues to learn conversation strategies, increase vocabulary, and learn paragraph structure.
Class meets Tuesdays and Thursday, 5:30-7:30 pm, Salem High, beginning September 17, 2024, Colette Gavin
Reading, Writing and Discussion
The Reading, Writing and Discussion course is for those students with some English experience and who are comfortable speaking the language. Each week we will read a news article or short story, review new vocabulary from the reading, and discuss the article and story content. Class meets remotely.
Class meets Fridays (remote), 11:00 am-1:00 pm, beginning September 20, 2024, Michelle Walsh
To register: https://studentportal.literacypro.com/nh/providers/287/
1) Upon registration, you will be contacted by a staff member in the Continuing Education office to discuss your goals and the expectations of the course.
2) New students to the program will be asked to take a Reading Placement test (Part 1 and Part 2). This helps us to understand your current level and to place you in the best class.
3) Once you complete the remote Reading Placement tests, you will receive information about accessing the class.
Note: Remote testing requires Google Chrome. To download and install the latest version of the Chrome browser, go to https://www.google.com/chrome/ . The Placement test will not work on Safari, Firefox or Internet Explorer.