English Acquisition I is designed to aid students in learning and improving their foundational listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English. This course provides targeted instruction that supports students as they develop essential communication abilities needed for both academic success and everyday interactions.
Students will focus on strengthening the foundational areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, fluency, and comprehension. Instruction is tailored to students’ proficiency levels and includes guided practice, interactive language activities, and structured opportunities to apply new skills in meaningful contexts.
Students will learn strategies to better understand classroom content, participate in discussions, and express ideas clearly in spoken and written English. The course creates a supportive environment where learners can build confidence while progressing toward English language proficiency.
English Acquisition I provides the essential building blocks for continued growth in English while helping students prepare for more advanced language acquisition coursework.
Placement in English Language Development courses is determined through a combination of screening assessments and teacher evaluations.