English Language Acquisition

The purpose of this course is to improve learner retention, persistence, and performance through research-proven goal-setting, problem-solving, evaluation, intervention, and self-awareness strategies. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

For people who have had little or no formal English instruction and who have little or no ability to communicate in English. Emphasis is on basic literacy, fundamental speaking and listening skills, and an introduction to computer use. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

For people who have had some formal English language instruction but whose ability to communicate is very limited. Emphasis is on basic survival needs, beginning reading and writing skills, and an increased familiarity with computer skills. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

For people who read and write some English and are able to communicate with native speakers with some difficulty. Emphasis is on developing students' reading, writing, communication, and computer skills. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Designed for persons who are fairly literate in English, can handle their jobs using simple oral and written instructions, and can communicate with native speakers with little difficulty. Emphasis is on improving the students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, along with use of various computer software. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Designed for persons who are functionally literate in English, can handle their jobs with oral and written instructions, and can communicate with native speakers with little difficulty. Emphasis is on strengthening students' speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, and performing additional computer skills. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

Designed for persons who are literate in English, can handle their jobs with oral and written instructions, and can communicate with native speakers. Emphasis is on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, with continued use of computers and other technologies. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

This course integrates Washington English Language Acquisition level 5 and 6 reading, writing, speaking, and listening standards and indicators with a college-level course. Example: Child Development Associate, Nursing Assistant Certified, or Phlebotomy. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.

A class used to explore new coursework. $25 per quarter BeDA tuition.