ESL 075 - Building an Academic Vocabulary

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Central Maine Community College

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3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks An effective vocabulary is the key to success in work and in life. For many students learning English, a limited vocabulary is the biggest obstacle to their success. This course is designed to help students quickly learn new English words for use in academic courses. Priority will be given to the 3,000 most commonly used words in written and spoken English, words from the Academic Word List, common idiomatic expressions, terms used frequently on tests and quizzes and other assignments, and abbreviations and acronyms commonly found in American English. The goal is to increase students' working vocabulary (in correct forms and in various contexts) to enhance their success in college.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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