Course description: This course is recommended for students who know some English, but feel they cannot communicate in most settings and can’t read or write in English. Instruction focuses on improving students’ ability to participate in conversations using common words and phrases, read simplified material, and improve grammar to help students communicate more clearly in social and work settings, both orally and in simple writing, such as filling out forms. Representative topics may include occupations, community resources, clothing and accessories, and interpersonal skills.