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SUNY GCC - Genesee Community College

Basic ESL Listening and Speaking

Develops basic competencies in pronunciation, listening, speaking, and note taking for non-native speakers of English. Prepares students for academic activities across the curriculum. In order to receive a passing grade of A, B, or C a student must achieve a final average of 70% or higher. A final grade of F will be assigned for averages below 70%. Placement by test or permission of instructor.

Subject Code: ESL

Course Number: 093

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours 3

Course Learning Outcomes:

1. Restate key points and broad themes of American culture conveyed in a variety of ways (short conversations, group work, mini-lectures, extended lectures, etc.).
2. Use academic-level vocabulary and discourse markers in integrated, independent, or prepared speaking tasks.
3. Demonstrate improvement of pronunciation skills.
4. Apply effective listening skills to a variety of academic or personal situations.

Effective Term: Fall 2025

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Tutoring for all GCC students is available free of charge by professional and peer tutors. We are offering tutoring online for: accounting, math, writing, chemistry, physics, general biology, anatomy & physiology, American Sign Language, and success skills.