ESL Programs at Miami Hamilton

We offer a variety of programs for students and community members who do not speak English as their first language.

Adult Education for Community Members
We meet two (2) times a week for 8 weeks from 7-8:30 pm on the Hamilton campus.
•  Non-credit beginning and low intermediate classes
•  Students must be over 18 to participate
•  No enrollment in university is necessary. We are here to support you!

English 007, Fundamentals of Writing (for people whose first language is not English)
Is: 
•  A small sized, credit/no credit class to help students write academic English
•  Set up to support students who REALLY want to succeed at MUH
•  Taught by an instructor who specializes in English Language Learning
•  A grammar, writing, and reading skill-building class

Is Not:
•  A punishment
•  Different from other 007s (except it’s taught by an ESOL instructor)
•  An easy, survival class for new immigrants
•  Looked down upon by other students or instructors

English 001, Composition Workshop (for people whose first language is not English)
Is:
•  A one credit writing workshop to help students succeed in English 111
•  A chance to work on writing with an instructor in a small group
•  For students who test into English 111

Is Not:
•  For students who want someone to write their papers for them
•  A study period

Casual Conversation Circle
Do you speak another language at home? Are you nervous about speaking up in class? Do you want some help with pronunciation? Are you looking for a relaxed place to get more comfortable speaking English?

If so, please join us for a Casual Conversation Circle
4 sessions for 1 hour each
No RSVP necessary.  Get the facts from the flyers and just show up!

English/Spanish Conversation Partner Program
Is:
•  For native Spanish speakers studying English and native English speakers studying Spanish
•  1 time each week for 6 weeks
•  1-1.5 hours each week
•  Overseen by an ESL Specialist and a Spanish professor
•  To help with spoken fluency
•  Orientation is provided
•  For practice, not instruction

Is Not:
•  A teaching or tutoring session
•  For credit
•  A dating service!

For more information, contact Dana Katz, ESL Specialist
Office of Learning Assistance
Rentschler 109
785-3141
785-3139