Course Offerings

Workforce Education

Beginning English for Non-Native Speakers Part 1

Designed especially for beginning-level English language learners, this course will help you learn how to communicate in everyday situations. Students will practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the beginner level, and learn basic English vocabulary for a variety of topics. Classes are fun and interesting, and the teachers are friendly and supportive. This is a good place to start learning English!

Course Objectives

be able to use basic English grammar and vocabulary to talk about a wide variety of topics.

be able to demonstrate comprehension of basic reading and listening activities.

be able to write simple sentences using a variety of basic grammar and vocabulary.


Outline of Instruction

Talking about self, family, pets, and possessions; using this/that/these/those; "I have" statements; numbers and colors.

Describing jobs; using "I am" statements; telling time; reading schedules for businesses and events.

Talking about routines; days of the week, simple present verb tense.

How to form negative statements and simple questions; asking and answering simple questions.

Describing places and things in our town; using "there is/there are."


Contact Hours

72

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Students taking this class should already be familiar with the English alphabet.

Learning Supplies Needed

Instructional materials will be provided.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None needed.

Requirements for Successful Completion

80% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is for beginning-level English language learners who are already familiar with the English alphabet.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Susan Shostak
919-334-1536
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
313171 09/09/25 - 12/04/25 Northern Wake Campus 225.00 16 Register

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Requisites: None

To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog