English as a Second Language (ESL) at Bryan University

No matter how proficient you are in understanding, reading, writing and speaking English in everyday life, the English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at Bryan University will help you to improve your skills. The ESL courses offered at the Bryan University Rogers, Arkansas location combines an instructor’s knowledge, traditional classroom work and Tell Me More language learning software. With all these resources at your disposal, you will be able to master the English language in no time!

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The Benefits Of Learning To Speak English

Although the United States does not have an official language, English is commonly used. From getting information about groceries to finding a job, learning to be proficient in the language will help you in everyday life.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, people in the United States who are proficient in English are able to enjoy the following benefits:

More likely to be employed
More likely to find full-time work when employed
Higher median earnings

In fact, “workers who spoke…English earned $5,600 more than people who spoke another language,” according to a 2005 U.S. Census Bureau study.

Courses to Help You Learn and Master the English Language

No matter what your level of English proficiency is, at Bryan University, you have the opportunity to take ESL courses that are right for you. The courses are divided into three different levels and you will be placed in one of these three levels based on your performance on an ACCUPLACER test.

Students who score 270 or below on the ACCUPLACER test will be enrolled in ESL1. This basic mode of instruction is designed to teach students the following:

To understand general topics of the oral language when spoken at normal tempo on a subject dealing within the range of the text content.
To read and speak using the patterns of the English language when given a written selection within the student’s vocabulary range.
To be aware of significant features of different countries where English is spoken.
To gain knowledge and understanding of the American culture.
To gain knowledge and understanding of writing, reading, listening and speaking in the English language when used at normal tempo on a subject coinciding with the laboratory assignments. (Lab assignments will be based on Tell Me More software.)
To develop vocational English skills needed in a work environment.

In achieving these objectives students gain an understanding in:

Basic Grammar and Writing Skills

Students can learn basic forms of English grammar including simple and progressive verb tenses, parts of speech, prepositions and an introduction to modals.
Students will practice these structures through communicative and functional activities and laboratory assignments.
This course will also focus on writing strategies. Emphasis will be on development of sentence structure and sentence variety to the paragraph level.
Students will also be introduced to the paragraph form, including expression of the main idea in topic sentences.

Basic Language Skills

Basic Oral Communication

Basic Reading Skills

Students who score between 271 and 364 on the ACCUPLACER test will be enrolled in ESL2. This intermediate course aims to teach students the following:

To understand oral language when spoken at normal tempo.
To read and to speak using the patterns of the English language appropriate to level.
To understand linguistic concepts such as the nature of the language and how to function through its structural system.
To be aware of significant features (geographical, economic, political, cultural) of the United States.
To gain knowledge and understanding of writing, reading, listening and speaking in the English language when used at normal tempo on a subject dealing within the range of content of the laboratory assignments. (All lab assignments will be based on Tell Me More software.)
To develop vocational English skills needed in a work environment.

In achieving these objectives students gain an understanding in:

Intermediate Grammar

Intermediate Language Skills

Intermediate Oral Skills

Intermediate Reading Skills

Intermediate Writing Skills

Students who score between 364 and 450 on the ACCUPLACER test will be enrolled in ESL3. By the end of the course, the average student will be expected to:

Understand, read, write and speak English at the intermediate to advanced level of proficiency, which includes being able to have a regular conversation in English.
Be able to write paragraphs and short essays in English.
Be able to understand and speak in every setting of English.
Have acquired a higher level of appreciation and understanding of the culture of English speaking countries. (All lab assignments will be based on Tell Me More software.)

Students will work toward these objectives by undertaking the following program of study:

Advanced Grammar

Advanced Oral Communication

The student will practice strategies for speaking clear and appropriate English in a variety of academic situations.
Attention to fluency, pronunciation and intonation will also be emphasized.
This course includes a wide range of fictional and nonfictional reading. Emphasis is on the analysis and evaluation of both form and content as well as on pre-reading strategies and vocabulary development.
Study skills include note-taking, paraphrasing and summarizing.

Advanced Writing Skills

Academic Reading Skills

Academic Writing

This course focuses on the process of writing; however, integral to the writing process are the skills of reading and listening actively and critically.
Collaboration and teamwork will be important components of this course. These skills enhance writing ability and contribute generally to success in both education and employment.
Students will be expected to read, research, discuss and work cooperatively as part of the composition process.

Getting Started at Bryan University

Now it’s time to get started on your ESL courses!

This program is offered at the Bryan University Rogers, Arkansas location.

For more information about Bryan University graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed our programs, transferability of credits and other important information, please visit our website at www.bryanu.edu/consumer-information.