English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
*Beginning Summer 2009! Do you have a computer and an internet connection? Learn English from anywhere and at anytime with ESOL Online!
For over 20 years, Richland's ESOL Department has been helping Dallas' foreign-born residents learn English and pursue their academic and professional dreams. The department currently serves over 1,000 students each semester, making it one of the largest in the county.
Prospective students receive free testing and advising in the College's Multicultural Center. After individual counseling, they register in one of three programs, each designed to meet students' varying needs:
- Individual skill-based courses offer flexible scheduling for busy students, including online/classroom classes which combine classroom and online learning;
- Intensive Learning Communities provide a fast-paced, integrated approach to language learning;
- ESOL Online blends language lessons with the power of Web 2.0 for fun, interactive learning from any computer with an internet connection; and
- The American English and Culture Institute (AECI) meets the special requirements of F-1 visa holders.
Students with little knowledge of English can begin their studies in non-credit courses, offered through Continuing Education, and transition seamlessly into one of the credit programs.
Small, learner-centered classes, experienced faculty, a staff dedicated to student success, and a special computer lab all add to the Richland ESOL experience.
For more information, contact the Multi-Cultural Center at 972-238-6900.