English for Speakers of Other Languages
The ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) Department at MCTC is one of Minnesota's largest. It combines a professional staff and a proven curriculum with extensive resources including a computer-based language classroom and the MCTC Learning Center. The Learning Center offers tutoring, study groups, and basic computer skills assistance for ESOL students.
The ESOL Curriculum offers intensive English training in writing, reading, and listening/speaking. These classes help prepare students to be admitted to and to be successful in subsequent college courses. In addition, the Continuing Education and Customized Training program at MCTC arranges ESOL classes for special purposes in the local community.
How can you prepare for your ESOL classes? Writing, reading, and listening/speaking are skills that get better only with practice. Reading is a very good way to begin. It improves your understanding of written English, it makes grammar and usage familiar, and it increases your vocabulary. Develop the habit of reading in English to get a head start in ESOL.
Faculty/staff listing
| Name |
Office |
Phone |
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Allinder, Dominique
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T.5064
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612-659-6405
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| Faculty |
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Andre, Alicia
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T.4063
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612-659-6058
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| Faculty |
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Bremer, David
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T.4062
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612-659-6009
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| Faculty |
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Brockman, Ann
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T.5900
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4026 |
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Chi, Julie
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T.5900
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4038 |
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Elias, Laura
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T.5063
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4034 |
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Green, Linda
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T.5065
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612-659-6039
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| Faculty |
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Hoover, Jeff
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T.5062
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612-659-6052
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| Faculty |
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Hynick, Karen
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T.2321
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612-659-6106
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| Dean |
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Lake, Elizabeth
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T.5900
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4498 |
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Lewin, Ellen
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T.4064
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612-659-6075
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| Faculty |
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Mayo, Jolene
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T.5900
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4123 |
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Mehaffey, Judith
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T.3000
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612-659-6118
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| Office & Admin Specialist |
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Ramerth, Deborah
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T.5061
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612-659-6020
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| Faculty |
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Smith, Garett
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T.5066
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4099 |
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Voeller, Edward
|
T.5900
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612-659-6000
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| Faculty |
x4040 |
Frequently asked questions
- What do I have to do to enroll in MCTC's ESOL classes?
- Once you've filled out your applications for admission and financial aid, you'll take the placement tests to find out what courses you should take. At the Testing Center, you will take tests on your ability to read, write, and listen to English. You will receive the results of your tests a few hours after you take them. If you feel that the test results are not accurate, you can take the tests a second time. Once you have taken the tests the maximum times, you must follow the recommendations of the test. About one-third of the students who take the placement tests do not have to take any ESL courses.
After you finish the placement tests, you will attend orientation and meet with an advisor to find out the specific requirements for your major and the courses you should take this term.
ESL classes usually fill up quickly, so don't wait until the last minute to register! If you do, you may not be able to get the classes that you want. Be sure to check the class schedule and the seats available for in each class.
- What should I know about MCTC's ESOL curriculum?
- MCTC offers several levels of intensive ESOL courses for students who are serious about improving their academic language abilities. Before you enroll at MCTC, you will take tests for reading, writing, and listening. If your scores are high enough, you will enter transfer-level courses without any ESOL or developmental English courses. If your scores are too low for entry at the college level, you will have to take the courses that your test scores indicate.
ESOL courses are designed for students who do not speak English as their native language.
Developmental courses are designed for any students, including native-English speakers, who need to improve their language or mathematical skills before entering college-transfer courses.
