CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF NORTH TEXAS

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Scheduled Courses
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language I Gutierrez T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/21/2025 5/13/2025
English as a Second Language I Sandoval T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/21/2025 5/13/2025
English as a Second Language III Gutierrez M E 5:00 PM 8:30 PM 1/27/2025 5/12/2025
English as a Second Language Introductory Sandoval R E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/23/2025 5/15/2025
English as a Second Language IV Gutierrez W E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/22/2025 5/14/2025
Spanish for Construction Sites Gutierrez R S 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 1/30/2025 3/27/2025
         
 
Legend: M=Monday, T=Tuesday, W=Wednesday, R=Thursday, F=Friday, Sa=Saturday, DFWEC=DFW Education Center, NLC=North Lake College Main Campus, Online=Web Based Course
 
Course Details
 
English as a Second Language I
Type of Class: Semester
 
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: Introductory to ESL I or test out.
This course prepares students to communicate orally in both public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, and improving social and intercultural skills.
NOTE: Test-Out available for Level I at no extra charge.
Este curso prepara al alumno para comunicarse con confianza en situaciones sociales y en el trabajo. Se desarrollan las varias funciones del lenguaje, se mejora la pronunciación y comprensión auditiva y se practica la comunicacion social y transcultural.
Aprobación por medio de examen disponible para Nivel I sin cargo extra.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language Introductory
OR Test: ESL Placement
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $810.00
MATERIALS:
Future 1 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language I Gutierrez T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/21/2025 5/13/2025
English as a Second Language I Sandoval T E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/21/2025 5/13/2025
 
 
English as a Second Language II
Type of Class: Semester
 
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: English as a Second Language I or test out Students are taught to communicate orally in public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, improving social and intercultural communication skills. Students acquire reading skills, vocabulary development, critical thinking skills, and the use of resources.
A los estudiantes se les enseña a comunicarse oralmente en entornos públicos y laborales. Se pone énfasis en el desarrollo de las funciones del lenguaje, la pronunciación, las habilidades auditivas y la mejora de las habilidades de comunicación social e intercultural. Los estudiantes adquieren habilidades de lectura, desarrollo de vocabulario, habilidades de pensamiento crítico y el uso de recursos.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language I
OR Test: ESL I Placement
Test Out: ESL Level II Test
CLASS FEE:
no classes in semester 
MATERIALS:
to be determined
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
  ** CLASSES FOR THIS COURSE ARE SCHEDULED IN AN UPCOMING SEMESTER **
 
 
English as a Second Language III
Type of Class: Semester
 
14 Sessions/48 Hours

This course is a continuation of ESL II. This course prepares students to communicate orally in both public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, improving social and intercultural communication skills. The lessons instruct students in reading skills vocabulary development, critical thinking skills, and the use of resources.
Continuación de ESL II. Este curso prepara al alumno para comunicarse con confianza en situaciones sociales y en el trabajo. Se desarollan las varias funciones del lenguaje, se mejora la pronunciación y comprensión auditiva y se practica la comunicacion social y transcultural. Los cursos instruyen a los estudiantes, desarrollo de vocabulario, pensar en forma critica y el uso de los varios recursos disponibles en la institución.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language II
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $810.00
MATERIALS:
Future 3 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language III Gutierrez M E 5:00 PM 8:30 PM 1/27/2025 5/12/2025
 
 
English as a Second Language Introductory
Type of Class: Semester
 
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
English language instruction for beginners, helps students build a foundation for the English language. Integrated into the curriculum are listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, while also building the English vocabulary. This course prepares students to progress on to the next level, ultimately achieving self-sufficiency in three principle areas of life- the workplace, social and academic settings.
La instrucción del idioma inglés para principiantes ayuda a los estudiantes a construir una base para el idioma inglés. Integradas en el plan de estudios están las habilidades de escuchar, hablar, leer y escribir, al mismo tiempo que se desarrolla el vocabulario en inglés. Este curso prepara a los estudiantes para avanzar al siguiente nivel y, en última instancia, lograr la autosuficiencia en tres áreas principales de la vida: el entorno laboral, social y académico.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $810.00
MATERIALS:
Future Intro w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language Introductory Sandoval R E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/23/2025 5/15/2025
 
 
English as a Second Language IV
Type of Class: Semester
 
16 Sessions/48 Hours

Prerequisite: English as a Second Language III Students are taught to communicate orally in public and work environments. Emphasis is placed on developing language functions, pronunciation, listening skills, improving social and intercultural communication skills. Students acquire reading skills, vocabulary development, critical thinking skills, and the use of resources.
A los estudiantes se les enseña a comunicarse oralmente en entornos públicos y laborales. Se pone énfasis en el desarrollo de las funciones del lenguaje, la pronunciación, las habilidades auditivas y la mejora de las habilidades de comunicación social e intercultural. Los estudiantes adquieren habilidades de lectura, desarrollo de vocabulario, habilidades de pensamiento crítico y el uso de recursos.

PREREQUISITE:
MANDATORY
Course: English as a Second Language III
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: English
Class Fee: $810.00
MATERIALS:
Future 4 w/ workbook
$49.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
English as a Second Language IV Gutierrez W E 5:00 PM 8:00 PM 1/22/2025 5/14/2025
 
 
Spanish for Construction Sites
Type of Class: Short Term
 
8 Sessions/16 Hours

Prerequisite: None Required
This is a comprehensive Spanish language program that provides immediate access to functional language skills for non-Spanish-speaking construction site personnel. This course will also cover the many issues involved with effectively supervising Spanish-speaking employees. The language component utilizes phonetic encoding to present the most important Spanish commands, questions, and phrases pertinent to the construction site.

PREREQUISITE:
no prerequisites
CLASS FEE:
Class Language: Spanish
Class Fee: $375.00
MATERIALS:
Spanish For Construction Sites
$20.00 - Purchase Required
CURRENT CLASS SESSIONS:
Course Instructor Day Lang Start Time End Time Start Date End Date Loc
Spanish for Construction Sites Gutierrez R S 5:30 PM 7:30 PM 1/30/2025 3/27/2025