English as a Second Language (ESL)

What you need to know about ESL classes at MCC:

2009 ESL Summer Schedules

On-campus ESL classes are offered in the morning and evening.
Week days Time Level
Monday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to noon beginning
Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon intermediate
Monday and Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. beginning
Monday and Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. intermediate
Tuesday and Thursday 6 to 9 p.m. intermediate
Monday through Thursday 1 to 3 p.m. beginning - intermediate

Call (815) 455-8752 for more information.

Off-campus ESL classes are offered in Crystal Lake, Harvard, Lake in the Hills, McHenry, Woodstock.
Location Week days Time
First Methodist Church
236 W. Crystal Lake Ave., Crystal Lake, IL
Wednesday and Friday 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Harvard High School
1103 N. Jefferson St., Harvard, IL
Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Chesak School
10910 Reed Rd., Lake in the Hills, IL
Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 9 p.m.
McHenry West High School
4724 W. Crystal Lake Rd., McHenry, IL
Monday and Wednesday 6:30 to 9 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
201 W. South St., Woodstock, IL
Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Intensive ESL Class

This class is for students who can commit to four afternoons per week and are at levels 1 through 6.

Advanced ESL Class 

The Advanced English as a second language (ESL) class is for non-native speakers who want to prepare for college-level courses or improve business communication. Placement testing will determine eligibility for a fee based or free class. Pre-registration is required.

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Review costs for fee-based classes ⇒

Advanced ESL classes are available on-campus.
Week days Time
Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to noon
Tuesday and Thursday 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Call (815) 455-8752 for more information.

Advanced Conversation Class

This paid 8-week class is for students who speak at an intermediate level and want to practice to gain additional vocabulary and confidence in conversational English.

Citizenship Class 

The 7-week Citizenship class will help you gain the skills you need to pass the citizenship exam. Help is available for those who need to apply with INS (Immigration and Naturalization Services).

Call (815) 921-2272 for more information about the Citizenship class.


See also: GED Testing | GED Scholarships

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6/24/09