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ESL Classes at CILA 

 

Registration is open for winter classes!!

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New 10 week session classes in English as a Second Language (ESL). Come visit us, take your placement test and register!

 

To register online, complete the registration form on this page.

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You can register in person  at CILA, 38 Main St, West Yarmouth, MA.  Please  call us to schedule an appointment to register on site.

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Payment accepted:  cash, checks, credit card  ( Venmo or PayPal on line)

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Courses

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ESL 1:  What You Will Learn

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Designed for adults whose native language is not English, ESL 1 introduces new learners of English to the basic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Your class at CILA will include a thematic approach to language acquisition, helping students to navigate culture and everyday situations in English.

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ESL 1 courses are scheduled for Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays or Saturdays. Each session lasts one and a half hours (weekdays) or 2 hours (Saturdays).

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ESL 2:  What You Will Learn

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ESL 2, Students will continue to develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at a more advanced level, building on the foundation established in ESL 1. 

Students will learn more sophisticated linguistic structures, vocabulary, and grammar applicable to real life situations.

 

ESL 2 courses are scheduled for Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesday & Thursdays or Saturdays.  Each session lasts one and a half hours (weekdays) or 2 hours (Saturdays).

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Requirements for taking ESL1 and ESL2: 

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Unsure which ESL course you should take?  Placement in ESL1 and ESL2 will be based on testing at CILA, or for ESL2 by students’ previous completion of ESL1 at CILA or other educational institution. Students will receive confirmation of their testing level at the start of classes. 

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Our ten-week course includes the leading textbook for ESL and full access to complementary online resources to use outside of class.

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Cost:

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Both ESL 1 & 2 cost $665. The courses include ten weeks of sessions (a total 30 hours of instruction), materials, and optional conversational practice on Fridays. Payment made be made in one payment of $665 or in two installments of $332.50. Cash payments must be made on walk-in registration days. Otherwise, you may pay online using Venmo or PayPal.  Visit our Payment page here: Payment

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Modern Languages 

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Private tutoring and group classes are available upon request. Languages offered are as follows:  Spanish, Italian Portuguese, French and  German.

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French beginners :  TBA. Please call to inquire. New classes starting in July.

Spanish beginners: Tuesdays  5:30- 6:30 pm ongoing.

Spanish intermediate: Thursdays 5:30-6:30 pm  ongoing.

Portuguese beginner intermediate:  Thursdays 6:00-7:30 pm

Italian beginners and beginner intermediate levels: Call to inquire. New classes starting  Thursday May 25th 4:00-6:00pm. Get ready to travel!!

German: private classes only

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Please contact us for more information at the phone number below and/or (508) 776-7508

Cost:

Group classes: $30/hour. Private classes: $75/hour.

Registration and payment require prior inquiry and confirmation of class.

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Questions?  You can call CILA at (774) 552-2609  Or email us at cilacapecod@gmail.com.  Leave your name and number and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

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