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ESL classes are for non-English-speakers who want to improve their English language skills. ESL offers students opportunities to increase speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Classes help students in pre-employment preparation, community interaction, cultural enrichment, and professional advancement.
English as a Second Language
Registration for ESL Classes is held at the location students plan to attend. Registration details for each site are below. For specific questions, contact information for each site is also provided
Adult Education Center - Daytime & Evening
1920 Capital Blvd, Raleigh 27604
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
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9:00 a.m. – 12 :00 p.m. |
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12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
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6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. |
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Daytime ESL Classes:
Returning students who have Pre-registered will start the first day of class on 5/2. New Student Registration 5/1- 9am. Classes start 5/2.
Evening ESL Classes:
Returning students who have Pre-registered will start the first day of class on 5/2. New Student Registration 5/1- 6:30pm. Classes start 5/2.
Contact: ESL Desk: 919-334-1501
Adult Education Center Annex – Daytime
2431 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh 27604
MTWTHF 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Intermediate Conversation Around Raleigh for ESL Levels 4 – 6:-
New student registration at 9:30 a.m. on April 9, 16, & 23. Students must arrive promptly at 9:30 a.m. for registration. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Contact: AECX ESL Office: 919-334-1574 or aecxesloffice@waketech.edu
Adult Education Center Annex – Evening
2431 Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh 27604
MTWTH 6:30-9:30 p.m.
New student registration at 6:30 p.m. on April 9, 16, & 23. Students must arrive promptly at 6:30 p.m. for registration. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Contact: AECX ESL OFFICE: 919-334-1574 or aecxesloffice@waketech.edu
Athens Drive High School – Evening
1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh 27606
MTWTh 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Registration is on 5/16 and 5/17 at 6:30pm. Second registration on 6/11 at 6:30pm.
Contact : Kathie Baggott: 919-334-1510 or klbaggott@waketech.edu.
Brooks Avenue Church of Christ – Daytime
700 Brooks Ave, Raleigh 27607
MTWThF 9 a.m. - 1 p.m
ESL levels 1-6:-
New student registration for the Summer semester 2012 is at 9 a.m. on May 4, 11, and 18. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Contact : Daniel Loges: 919-334-1563 or dgloges@waketech.edu
Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church – Daytime
100 S. Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina 27526
MTWTh 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
New student registration will take place on May 1 at 9:00 a.m. There is NO childcare available.
Contact : Robin Abdelilah: 919-334-1509 or rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu
Garner United Methodist Church - Daytime
201 Methodist Drive, Garner 27529
MTWTh 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Summer registration will be held on Tuesday, May 1 at 9:30 a.m. You must arrive by 9:30 a.m. to register. The second registration will be on Monday, June 4. Childcare for children ages 3-5 available for a small fee – childcare space is limited.
Contact : Monica Gemperlein: 919-334-1512 or mpgemperlein@waketech.edu
Highland United Methodist Church – Daytime
1901 Ridge Road, Raleigh 27607
MTWTh 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration for the summer semester will be held at 9 a.m. on May 14, May 15, and June 11.
Contact: Kathie Baggott: 919-334-1510 or klbaggott@waketech.edu
Hispanic Family Center – Daytime
2013 Raleigh Blvd, Raleigh 27604
MTWTh 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Summer semester registration for new students will be on 4/9, 4/23, 5/14 and 6/11 until classes are full. Free preschool program available for parents with children age 3-4 who are actively attending class, spaces are limited.
Contact: Janine Maldonado: 919-532-5682 or jemaldonado@waketech.edu
Millbrook High School – Evening
2201 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh 27615
MTWTh 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Summer semester registration for new ESL students will be on 5/16 and on 5/21 for Expanding Reading and Vocabulary and Citizenship students. An additional registration will be on 6/18 until classes are full.
Contact : Janine Maldonado: 919-532-5682 or jemaldonado@waketech.edu
Northern Wake Campus (US 401 North) - Evening
6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh 27616
MTWTh 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Summer 2012 registration will be on 5/16, 17 with additional registration on 6/11 until classes are full. Placement testing is given at registration to determine class placement, so no children at registration, please.
Contact: Sue O’Neill: 919-334-1516 smoneill@waketech.edu
Reedy Creek Middle School – Evening
930 Reedy Creek Road, Cary 27513
MTWTh 6:30-9:30 p.m.
New and returning student registration on 5/21, 6/4, 6/18. Please arrive at 6:30 p.m. No children please.
Contact : Michelle Fox: 919-335-1047 or mfox@waketech.edu
Western Wake Campus (Millpond Village) – Daytime
3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518
MTWThF 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New student registration will be held on May 15tht at 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Robin Abdelilah: 919-334-1509 or rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu
Western Wake Campus (Millpond Village) - Evening
3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518
TWTh 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
New student registration will be held on May 15th at 6:30 p.m..
Contact : Robin Abdelilah: 919-334-1509 or rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu.
White Plains United Methodist Church – Daytime
313 SE Maynard Road, Cary 27511
MTWTh 9:00 a.m.-12 p.m.
New and returning student registration on 5/7, 5/29, 6/18. Please arrive at 9 a.m. . No children please.
Contact:Michelle Fox: 919-335-1047
Expanding Reading & Vocabulary
These classes are designed for students who have completed our ESL program or for students who want to improve reading and vocabulary skills and are reading below a 9th grade level.
Adult Education Center - Daytime
1920 Capital Blvd, Raleigh 27604
MTWTh 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
MTWTh 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Daytime ESL Classes:
Returning students who have Pre-registered will start the first day of class on 5/2. New Student Registration 5/1 9am/ Classes start 5/2.
Evening ESL Classes:
Returning students who have Pre-registered will start the first day of class on 5/2. New Student Registration 5/1 6:30pm/ Classes start 5/2.
Contact: ESL Desk: 919-334-1501
Brooks Avenue Church of Christ – Daytime
700 Brooks Avenue, Raleigh 27607
MTWThF 9 a.m.-1 p.m
New student registration for the Summer semester 2012 is at 9 a.m. on May 4, 11, and 18. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Contact: Daniel Loges: 919-334-1563 or dgloges@waketech.edu.
Garner United Methodist Church – Daytime
201 Methodist Drive, Garner 27529
Daytime ERV Classes: MTWThF 9:30 a.m.- 12:30p.m
Summer registration will be on 5/1 at 9:30am. You must arrive by 9:30 a.m. to register. The second registration will be on 6/4. Childcare for children ages 3-5 available for a small fee – childcare space is limited.
Contact: Edith Cowper: 919-334-1542 or edcowper@waketech.edu
Millbrook High School - Evening
2201 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27615
MTWTh 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Summer semester registration will be on 5/21 for Expanding Reading and Vocabulary students. An additional registration will be on 6/18 until classes are full.
Contact: Janine Maldonado: 919-532-5682 or jemaldonado@waketech.edu
Western Wake Campus - Daytime
3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518
MTWThF 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
New student registration will be held on May 15tht at 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Robin Abdelilah: 919-334-1509 or rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu.
Western Wake Campus - Evening
3434 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary 27518
TWTh 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
New student registration will be held on May 15th at 6:30 p.m..
Contact: Robin Abdelilah: 919-334-1509 or rmhoffabdelilah@waketech.edu.
ESL Distance Learning
Students in the Distance Ed ESL Program attend class once a week for three hours in The ESL Lab located at the Adult Education Center Annex. Each week the students will receive a DVD episode of Crossroads Cafe along with a homework packet. During their three hour sessions, students will receive individualized help with their specific English needs while studying in small groups with an ESL teacher. Students will be tested at registration. Test scores will determine participation in the program. Registration will take approximately three hours.
AEC Annex DE Lab will be open
TWTh 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
TWTh 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Adult Education Center Annex – Daytime & Evening
Morning:
New Students interested in attending the ESL Lab in the Morning can register at the following times:
April 30, May 21, & June 18 at 9:30 a.m. Students must arrive promptly at 9:30 a.m. for registration. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Afternoon:
New Students interested in attending the ESL Lab in the Afternoon can register at the following times:
April 30, May 21, & June 18 at 12:30 p.m. Students must arrive promptly at 12:30 p.m. for registration. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
Evening:
New Students interested in attending the ESL Lab in the Evening can register at the following times:
April 30, May 21, & June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Students must arrive promptly at 6:30 p.m. for registration. Late arrivals will not be permitted to register.
AECX ESL OFFICE: 919-334-1574 or aecxesloffice@waketech.edu
MTWTh 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
MTWTh 6:30 p.m .- 9:30 p.m.
Citizenship Preparation
This class is designed for Intermediate level ESL students and higher, that are reading below a 9th grade level, to help students learn the Citizenship process.
Millbrook High School - Evening
2201 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh NC 27615
MTWTH 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Summer semester registration for new Citizenship students will be on 5/21. An additional registration will be on 6/18 until class is full.
Contact: Janine Maldonado 919-532-5682 or jemaldonado@waketech.edu
Community Information/English Skills Website
English Literacy/Civics Education (EL/Civics)
The EL/Civics Blog at Wake Technical Community College is designed to encourage student participation in the community and to offer additional opportunities for students to develop their English skills. This site is open to all second language learners and adult ESL teachers.
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Wake Adults Volunteering
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Teach adults to read, write, and master mathematical concepts under the supervision of a Wake Tech instructor.
The Basic Skills Division needs tutors to help students who are preparing to take the high school equivalency exam (GED) and to work with students who are learning English (ESL).
Tutors are also needed in the Compensatory Education Program (CED), to work with adults who have an intellectual disability or traumatic brain injury.
The average volunteer commitment is two hours per week for a minimum of four months. An orientation is conducted regularly.
To volunteer or to learn more contact one of the following:
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