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What you need to know about ESL classes at MCC:

• ESL classes are open to adults whose native language is not English and who are not enrolled in high school.
• ESL has registration throughout the semester.
• Registration takes approximately 2 and 1/2 hours. Review registration information ⇒
• You may attend as many locations as your schedule permits.
• We have morning, evening, and weekend ESL classes at MCC.

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.

• McHenry County College
  Monday through Thursday
  1 to 3 p.m.

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.

Review registration information ⇒

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.

• Fall and spring semester only.
• The cost is $85.
• Placement testing for this class takes place during regular ESL registration hours.
• Register for this paid class at MCC's Registration Office, Room A258 or by calling (815) 455-8588.
• Review registration information ⇒

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.

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See also: GED Testing | GED Scholarships

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6/24/09