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English as a Second Language

English is the language that the world uses to communicate. In recent years we have experienced how advances in technology have meant an increasing development in the learning and teaching of the English language.American National University offers a six level English as a Second Language non-credit certificate program. The curriculum offers comprehensive training to meet the needs of English Language Learners at various levels. Each level of learning includes training in Reading, Writing, and Grammar as well as Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary for students who are interested in pursuing admission to American National University’s graduate and undergraduate academic programs. The six levels build upon each other.

Upon successful completion of this non-degree program, students will be able to:

  1. Achieve English fluency sufficient for conversational skills in American English-speaking culture.
  2. Master academic and cultural skills necessary for success in an American English-speaking College or University.
  3. Earn a successful IELTS or TOEFL score that allows for admission to the student’s College or University of choice.

1080 Clock Hours Required (60 Weeks)

Program Core (Required)
Level 1
ESL1111 Beginning English-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2211 Beginning English-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary
Level 2
ESL1112 Foundations of English-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2212 Foundations of English-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary
Level 3
ESL1113 Intermediate English I-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2213 Intermediate English I-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary
Level 4
ESL1114 Intermediate English II-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2214 Intermediate English II-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary
Level 5
ESL1115 Introduction to Advanced English-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2215 Introduction to Advanced English-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary
Level 6
ESL1116 Advanced English-Reading, Writing, and Grammar
ESL2216 Advanced English-Listening, Speaking, and Vocabulary

ESL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of the English as a Second Language Program is to develop English skills that are necessary to enable the applicant to use already existing knowledge, training, or skills, and upon completion, pursue utilization of the skill(s).

  • Applicants are required to have a high school diploma or equivalency. If transcripts are requested, all Foreign Transcripts must be evaluated by a private credential evaluation service who is a member of NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluation Services).
  • A complete application form is required to initiate the admission process. Please, visit https://americannationaluniversity2.my.site.com/Applicant/s/login/ to complete the form in its entirety.
  • A government-issued photo ID or copy of their passport.
  • Evaluation of the students already existing knowledge, training, or skills in alignment with the D.O.T (Directory of Occupational Titles).

PLACEMENT TEST

The ESL Placement Test determines the starting course level in the ESL Program.

Once the Applicant has been accepted to the ESL program, they will be scheduled to take the ESL Program Placement Test.

PLACEMENT TEST FORMAT

The CaMLA Exam Placement Test is used to determine the level of the student.

Part 1 Listening / Grammar / Vocabulary / Reading

There is a 60-minute time limit, which includes 80 multiple choice questions. Test‐takers must manage their time for completing this part of the test. Listening includes approximately 25 questions. 10 questions in the first section and 15 in the second. Grammar includes 20 questions. Vocabulary includes 20 questions.  Reading includes approximately 15 questions.

Part 2: Writing

There is a 60- minute time limit which includes:

Task 1: Students answer three questions about a topic in a short paragraph format.

Task 2: Students write an opinion or position essay on one specific topic.

Part 3: Speaking

It is a 10-minute interview which includes:

Three questions in part 1

Two questions in part 2

The ESL staff will use the results of the ESL Program Placement Test to place students into ESL classes. There is no fee for the ESL Placement Test and instructions on how to take it will be sent to the applicant’s email address by the Student Services office.

RE-TAKING PLACEMENT TEST

Placement tests results are valid for one year.

Applicants who do not get enrolled in the program by any circumstances upon having taken the test and decide to enroll after a year of having taken it, will have to retake the placement test.

Students who stop studying in the program and decide to resume their studies after a year, will have to retake the placement test as well.