ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM

Who is it for?
Distance Learning ESL is for you to learn English at home...
  • If you want to study more English
  • If you cannot go to school for a month or more
  • If you cannot attend ESL classes because of work or family
  • For Intermediate to Advanced levels; more levels will be added later


What will you learn?
You will improve English language skills and learn about life in America.

  • Listening, speaking, and pronunciation
  • Reading, writing, and grammar
  • Daily life in America
  • Communication for business
  • Parent Education


What do you need?
You will use DVD-Video technology and workbooks. You need technology at home and you need time to study.

  • TV with a DVD player
  • Or a computer with a DVD player and speakers
  • Time to study at home, 10-15 hours
  • Transportation to school once a week


How does it work?
At a first appointment, talk to the teacher about learning English. The teacher decides your ability level and gives you work to take home. This is how to study with the DVD:

  • Watch fun and interesting stories
  • Watch the DVD to practice more
  • Write answers on a worksheet
  • Read and write more
  • These activities take 10-15 hours

Here's a sample schedule:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Study 2-3
hours at
home

 Study 2-3
hours at
home

 Study 2-3
hours at
home

 Meet the
teacher at
school for
20 minutes
 Study 2-3
hours at
home

 Study 2-3
hours at
home

After 10-15 hours study at home, meet with your teacher at Berkeley Adult School:

  • Meet the teacher on time
  • Return the DVD and workbook
  • Bring your work and show what you learned
  • Ask questions
  • Schedule your next appointment
  • Borrow a new DVD and workbook


How do you sign up for the class?
Distance Learning ESL students sign up for the class at the Berkeley Adult School Main Office:

  • First, go to the Main Office to get a ticket
  • Then go to Room 204 on Tuesday or Thursday - the hours are posted on the door. We are open mornings, afternoons, and evenings.
  • Talk to the distance learning teachers
  • Fill out papers with your contact information
  • Promise to study and do assignments at home and to return the DVDs and books that you borrow

Please tell your friends and family about ESL Distance Learning
at Berkeley Adult School.