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WVOC "Learn English" Program

Study ESL to develop your language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; grammar in everyday situations.

Begin your course online to:
  • Learn English using Schoology, Zoom, technology, e-mail, internet, and more!
  • Learn English to help your children with online homework
  • Learn English to communicate in school, at work, and in the community
  • Learn to read signs, charts, written in English
  • Learn English to communicate in everyday situations
  • Mini Courses: Pronunciation, Conversation, Vocabulary and Idioms
  • IET-Computers and IET-Accounting

Class Levels | English as a Second Language (ESL)

Beginning Literacy
Beginning Low
Beginning Low/a
Beginning Low/b
Beginning High
Beginning High/a
Beginning High/b
Intermediate Low
Intermediate Low/a
Intermediate Low/b
Intermediate High/A
Intermediate High/B
Advanced Low		 50-01-58
50-01-51
50-01-82
50-01-83
50-01-52
50-01-84
50-01-85
50-01-53
50-01-86
50-01-87
50-01-54
50-01-55
50-01-56
 
        Description
 
These competency-based courses are designed to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and numeracy for the immediate needs of adult English learners, from Beginning Literacy through Advanced Low levels. A sequential grammatical structure base is integrated into the context of everyday life situations.

         Cost
 
               $0*
 

 ESL CITIZENSHIP    50-01-70

        Description
 
This 200 hour course provides students an understanding of the naturalization process and the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills it requires. Instruction includes the naturalization process, rights and responsibilities of U.S. Citizenship, the N400 application, the naturalization interview, American history, government and civics, and the English skills needed for becoming a naturalized citizen.

         Cost
 
               $0*
 

ESL DISTANCE LEARNING - STUDY AT HOME!    50-01-92/96

Description
 
Learn English at home using workbooks and DVDs. Designed for students who are unable to attend classes, and for current ESL students that would like more practice outside the classroom. Study on your own time and practice reading comprehension, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. Students must complete homework assignments and exchange DVDs every week.
 
Levels
 
Beginning Low - Intermediate High/B available

Hours and Information
 
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays (evening): 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For more information, call (818) 346-3540

Cost
 
$0

Note: A $5 refundable deposit for DVDs and a $5 charge for four booklets. In order to obtain a refund for your deposit, he DVDs must be returned before the end of the school year.
Nota: Lleve libros y DVDs a su casa para estudiar ingles. Regrese sus tareas a la escuela una vez a la semana. Llame (818) 346-3540 para mas informacion.
WVOC is part of LA Unified School District and we follow District policies. The latest policies are on the District's website: https://achieve.lausd.net/covidfaq
* The annual (school year) charge for a student photo identification card is $25.