ESL

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Available Courses

Burlington English - Learn English online from anywhere at an any time! Practice listening, speaking, and reading in English. Improve your vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. This is a web-based computer program, available to use 24/7. It is a self-paced independent program, not a teacher-led class. Students choose what, when, and how long to practice English. Teacher support is by email only. Topics include education, job applications, job interviews, emergencies, transportation, health care, pharmacy, nutrition, banking, housing, and becoming a citizen. Online English made just for you! Click here to register.

Winter 2021 ESL Burlington is available January 25, 2021 - May 20, 2021.

Email Carol Maynard at cmaynard@troy.k12.mi.us with questions.

Steps to Citizenship - The decision to become a U.S. citizen is an important and personal one. Learn what you need to know about American History, Government, and culture to pass the citizenship exam. The class will run on Tuesdays from 12:30 - 2:30 pm from February 23, 2020 to April 20, 2020. No class March 30. The cost of the class is $120. When Troy School District allows in-seat instruction, ESL hybrid classes may continue as 100% virtual, depending on safety and student desire to return to in-seat instruction. Click here to register.

Email Nancy Schmitt at nschmitt@troy.k12.mi.us with questions.

English Language Resources

All of these sites will help you define and use English, as well as translate from other languages to English.

www.wordreference.com - A dictionary that helps to translate, describes the word, gives examples, and definitions
www.translate.google.com - Google's free online language translation service instantly translates text and web pages.
www.en.dicios.com - Free online language dictionaries for your translations
www.leo.org - Online multilingual information site with services, advertisements, and fun things for all.
www.thefreedictionary.com/app by Farlex - Comprehensive on line dictionary

Welcome to the United States

US Citizenship and Immigration Services free downloadable booklet with important facts on:

where to get help in your community
your rights and responsibilities
paying taxes
looking for a job
getting a Social Security number
finding Legal Assistance and more

New Immigrant Guide

Community Resource Links

www.ssa.gov (for information about social security numbers and benefits)
www.irs.gov (for information and help doing your taxes)
www.gasbuddy.com (for help finding the cheapest gas prices in the area)
www.mapquest.com (for help finding driving directions)
www.carfax.com (for help when buying a used car -checking out its history/any accidents/damage )
www.edmunds.com (information about new cars)
www.expedia.com (for help with travel --- hotels, tickets, etc.)
www.annualcreditreport.com (check out your credit rating
www.apartments.com (help finding an apartment)
www.craigslist.org (used items from other persons)
www.realtor.com (help finding a realtor/to buy a home)
www.netflix.com (rent movies inexpensively)
www.volunteermatch.org (help finding volunteering in your area)

www.tvguide.com (information – what’s on TV this week)
www.communitygarden.org (looking to join a neighbor garden)
www.webmd.com (help finding a doctor)
www.petfinder.com (want to “adopt” a dog, cat, etc.)
www.monster.com (looking for a job)
www.emurse.com (want help writing a resume)
www.meetup.com (want to meet people with your same interests/from your country)
www.onlineconversion.com (understanding and converting metrics to American standard measurements)
www.nobelcom.com (help finding low interest rates)
www.berlitz.com (language classes)
www.donotcall.gov (to stop ‘junk mail’ and unsolicited calls)
www.weather.com (get daily and weekly weather forecasts)

Testimonial

"My name is Yan Zhang. I speak Chinese. My family moved to Michigan last year. I found this ESL program at Troy Continuing Education by Google search. I was very surprised by how good my teachers are here. All of them are super nice, super patient, their voice and the pronunciation are crystal clear to me.

In my class, Mrs. Hilda always makes sure everyone gets the same amount of practice, and explains to us the words and the grammar in a very detailed manner. That makes me pick up the words very quickly and fix a lot of my mistakes from using the words incorrectly. She always brings some new ideas and reading materials about new technology into class. It makes the class more fun and I really enjoy my class.

I also feel very lucky that I took a “work values” lesson right before I went for my job interview. The class at Career Pathway workshop helped me think through and make my decisions.

I like my class at TCE. Besides learning English, I also made a bunch of friends here, like Bocki, Lee, Anita etc…. They are all very smart women and hard learners. I will keep coming here as much as I can. I hope in the near future my English will get into another higher level."

Our ESL celebrate their graduation. Congratulations!

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Women from different cultures unite together to celebrate.