A - Placement test fee
1. The placement test will be on zoom. Please email Ellen Luo to schedule an appointment. Ellen's email address is: eluo@ywcaprinceton.org
2. The placement test fee is $25, which will be waived after you register for an ESL class.
ESL
01/01 - 05/31/2024
Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Acrylic Painting Class PM - FREE

Please note that this is a class for YWCA ESL students, which means you must be enrolled in one or more winter/spring 2024 ESL courses to be eligible for this FREE class. 

 

ESL
04/03 - 05/22/2024
We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Advanced Conversation AM
Students will be able to use idioms, real-life experiences, language activities, and specific topics that students request to help them build vocabulary and confidence while also gaining a greater insight into the culture and civics of the USA.

Regarding whether this course is taught online on zoom or on-site, please refer to the update of the class schedule posted on the website.
ESL
01/31 - 05/15/2024
We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Advanced Grammar AM

TBD

All Classes will be online using zoom.

ESL
02/09 - 05/24/2024
Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Advanced Grammar AM - SPRING

TBD

All Classes will be online using zoom.

ESL
03/22 - 05/24/2024
Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Advanced Reading Strategies & Discussion PM

This course is also called a book club and will be held at the local Princeton Public Library. The teacher will choose one or more books in the library with the students, read them, interpret vocabulary and discuss the contents of the book(s).



ESL
01/31 - 05/29/2024
We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

American Culture Conversation and Pronunciation PM

Native English speakers have a distinctive rhythm due to a combination of pauses and reductions; This skill is very important for fluency. Many foreigners have a wide variety of speaking patterns that seem strange to Americans; Our coaches can help you understand these potential areas of difficulty. In this course you will learn how to:

- Speak English words with confidence.
- Use rules to guess the pronunciation of most words.
- Hear the difference between words that are almost the same.

ESL
03/22 - 05/24/2024
Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Beginning Conversation PM

The course will help the students build their conversation skills on their basic knowledge through new vocabulary and a lot of practice, role plays, and games.

ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/05 - 05/08/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Beginning ESL AM

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/05 - 05/08/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Citizenship Preparation AM
Learn basic information about government, history and citizenship. Students will learn what to expect at a typical interview.

ESL
02/28 - 05/22/2024
We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Early Childhood Education Overview PM

This is a certificate program. 

In order to complete the registration, students who want to sign up for this class will also need to register/pay a $125.00 license fee  - Please find the class name ECE - EnGen licenses and Enroll/pay.

ESL
03/13 - 05/29/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

ECE - EnGen licenses
NA
ESL
03/13 - 05/29/2024
We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Working with our highly experienced HSE teachers, students will both improve their knowledge of the subject area(s) they wish to be tested in whilst also gaining useful insight. tips and advice about the actual exam. This course is offered on two days per week with one day being dedicated to Math and the second to Language Arts

In view of nature of this test students are required to have a minimum Level 3 in English.

Class instruction is free, but students must purchase the course materials (we can provide the necessary details).

For this semester all classes will be online using Zoom.

Please contact us for further information. 

ESL
02/27 - 05/21/2024
Tu
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

High-Beginning Conversation Class PM

Students will be able to use idioms, real-life experiences, language activities, and specific topics that students request to help them build vocabulary and confidence.

ESL
03/14 - 05/30/2024
Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Intermediate Conversation AM

Students will be able to use idioms, real-life experiences, language activities, and specific topics that students request to help them build vocabulary and confidence.

All classes will be online using Zoom.

ESL
02/02 - 05/17/2024
Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary WINTER PM
The course will help students become confident readers by developing the necessary skills, improving reading strategies, building vocabulary and note-taking skills.

This class is divided into 2 parts: winter and spring, and will use the same textbook. it is recommended to register for winter (2/01 - 3/21/2024) + spring (4/02-5/21/2024) at the same time.

Regarding whether this course is taught online on zoom or on-site, please refer to the update of the class schedule posted on the website.
ESL
02/01 - 03/21/2024
Tu, Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 1 AM

Level 1 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
01/31 - 05/06/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 1 PM

Level 1 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
01/31 - 05/06/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 2 AM

Level 2 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/28 - 05/29/2024
Mo, We
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 3 AM

Level 3 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/06 - 05/09/2024
Tu, Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 3 AM - SPRING

Level 3 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
03/14 - 05/09/2024
Tu, Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 4 AM

Level 4 integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation with life skills topics, critical thinking activities and civics concepts.

This class focuses on grammar and vocabulary while students improve fluency and pronunciation.

All classes will be online using ZOOM.

Student progression is usually:
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/06 - 05/07/2024
Tu, Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Level 5 AM

Level 5 students will focus on high level grammar, class discussions, writing assignments and reading articles.

Before registration, students new to the ESL Program should make an appointment for assessment with a national standardized test to be appropriately placed in class.

Regarding whether this course is taught online on zoom or on-site, please refer to the update of the class schedule posted on the website.
Student progression is usually:

All classes will be online on zoom.

 
ESL Basic
ESL Beginning
ESL Core Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

ESL
02/06 - 05/07/2024
Tu, Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Low-Int. Conversation Class PM

Students will be able to use idioms, real-life experiences, language activities, and specific topics that students request to help them build vocabulary and confidence.

ESL
03/07 - 05/30/2024
Th
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Pronunciation PM

Native English speakers have a distinctive rhythm due to a combination of pauses and reductions; This skill is very important for fluency. Many foreigners have a wide variety of speaking patterns that seem strange to Americans; Our coaches can help you understand these potential areas of difficulty. In this course you will learn how to:

- Speak English words with confidence.
- Use rules to guess the pronunciation of most words.
- Hear the difference between words that are almost the same.

ESL
02/02 - 05/24/2024
Fr
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244

Writing My World PM - FREE

Please note that this is a class for YWCA ESL students, which means you must be enrolled in one or more winter/spring 2024 ESL courses to be eligible for this FREE class. 

 

ESL
02/06 - 03/19/2024
Tu
Instructor ESL Instructor
Questions? Ellen Luo   (609) 865-7244