English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learning (ELL)

What we do

• English Language Classes
• Transitional Program
• Program Student Assistance

Who we are

Where we are

• Eau Claire
• Chippewa Falls
• Menomonie

 What we do

• English Language Classes

  • We offer free English language classes for adults over 18 who are legalized aliens, refugees, immigrants, or U.S. citizens. 

  • English classes can help you:

    • Get a better education 
    • Get a better job
    • Become more independent
    • Communicate with your children, teachers, doctors, and people in the community
    • Improve skills in speaking, pronunciation, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, studying, and computer usage 
    • Increase competence in English and self-confidence. 
    • Refer you for tutoring services
    • Prepare for:
      • Citizenship exam
      • Driver's License Exam
      • Employment or Job Advancement

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• Transitional Program

  • Prepares students for admission into a CVTC program
  • Preparation for the Compass test

• Program students

  •  Many program students come to our lab for: 
    • Academic assistance
    • Computer use
    • Resume assistance
    • Personal and social support
    • Career planning
    • Referrals to community support agencies
    • Financial aid assistance
    • Test taking services
      • For instructors: If any of your multicultural students need extra time for test taking, please complete the following form and send it to room ECB 109.
      • For students: if you are a multicultural student and would like to take your tests in our lab, please ask your instructor to fill out the following form and bring it to room ECB 109.
        • Testing Accomodations Form (Electronic version)
          • Instructors complete online and print
        • Testing Accomodations Form
          • Print only 

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Who we are

Click here to meet our ESL/ELL staff!

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Where we are

• Eau Claire

  • Location: Room 109 of the Business Education Center (ECB) in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
  • Hours of operation:
    • Monday and Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    • Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Floor Map of Business Education Center 
  • Directions 
  • Where to park 
  •  For more information: call (715) 833-6679 or e-mail lhegeman1@cvtc.edu

  

• • Chippewa Falls

    • Location: Room 105
    • Hours of operation
      • Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • For more information please contact:
      • Amanda Hediger or Randy Lombard at (715) 738-3848 or e-mail rlombard@cvtc.edu
    • Map of Chippewa Falls Campus.

   

  • Menomonie

    • Although Menomonie does not currently have a structured ESL program, arrangements can be made for small group or individualized instruction.
    • For more information please contact:
      • Tim Stanton (Instructor) at (715) 233-5356 or e-mail tstanton@cvtc.edu
      • Char Clare (Instructional Assistant) at (715) 233-5344 or e-mail cclare@cvtc.edu
    • Map of Menomonie Campus 

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