Introduction Purpose of ESL Program The purpose of

Introduction: Purpose of ESL Program The purpose of ESL Program at LCCM is to help students attain their goals to become better speakers of English. The level of English necessary to successfully pursue studies abroad like US , Canada and the United Kingdom is extremely high. However, you will be working with very experienced and qualified teachers to help you.

• The teachers here know you can be successful if you are willing to apply yourself seriously to your studies as you would to an important job. Your employer expects you to be on the job everyday and to be on time and prepared to work each day. While you’re on campus, your job is your education, and of course, there a few simple rules which can help you to succeed.

1. Arrive to class on time Time is gold, so make sure that you do not waste it. When you come to class be prepared to do your best at whatever your teachers ask you.

2. Avoid being absent. • When you are absent from a job, you risk losing your position. When you are absent from class, your progress will suffer in the same manner.

3. Ask for help. • Ask help from your other classmates and your teachers when you feel you need it.

4. Review your class work frequently even when there’s not a particular assignment. • Frequent review will strengthen your skills and you will find that your test performance will be better.

5. Make sure your assignments are well presented and done thoroughly. • Ask yourself if your work is something of which you are proud. If an employer were going to hire people based on the quality of a particular assignment, would you be hired?

6. Remember: Teachers don’t give grades, students earn them. • There is nothing more we’d like to do than to give all our hard-working students A’s (100%). If you receive a B (80%) or a C (70%), this doesn’t mean you are a “B” person or gave “C” effort. It is an evaluation of our ability in a given assignment or class.

7. Speak English as much as possible. • You have a wonderful opportunity to learn English and meet people from all over the world. However, if you speak only your native language outside of the classroom, it would be the same as living in your country and taking an English course.

8. The ESL Program policy on late work and missed tests • With the teacher’s approval, a student who has been absent may complete missing work or take a quiz or test missed due to an absence. However, it is the responsibility of the student to make such a request.

9. You will get grade reports from your teachers on a regular basis. • Check your grades and if there’s a problem, talk to your teacher. If you need to talk to a teacher for any reason, it is best to make an appointment, so your teacher can be available to listen to you. You can also check your teacher’s office hours.

10. All ESL students are required to take a final examination after each program. • This examination is given ONLY on the last week of the program. Make sure that you take it as this is a major requirement for you to earn your final grade in the ESL program.

11. NO SMOKING in campus. • LCCM is a non-smoking college, so please follow the school’s rules and policies on this. Students who would be caught smoking while in campus will be given a corresponding sanction.

12. NO Food or Drinks allowed inside the classrooms. • Classrooms are to be maintained clean and neat for them to be conducive for learning. Eating can be done at the school’s food court located at the ground floor of Kamalayan building or Barcelo Café located at the ground floor of the International building. • Likewise, to keep the classrooms clean and neat, please do not leave pieces of papers or trash on your tables. There are waste bins where you can throw these things.

13. Respect your teachers/tutors at all times. • You have to respect your teachers and tutors at all times as they are your mentors, the people who would help you learn and speak good English.