Stellar Career College Chicago

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Course Description

Consistent with Stellar Career College’s mission and philosophy, the English as a Second Language (ESL) program helps non-native English speakers gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to communicate effectively. This comprehensive course provides intensive English instruction for students and professionals preparing for careers in the United States.

Moreover, the ESL program benefits not only non-native English speakers but also individuals who wish to strengthen their language skills to advance in a professional environment. Through this training, students develop English fluency that enhances workplace performance and promotes lifelong learning.

In addition, the ESL course supports Stellar Career College’s vocational programs. It connects English language learning directly with occupational training, helping students prepare for success in healthcare and other career-focused fields.

Course Objectives

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

  • Acquire and apply communication skills in real workplace settings.

  • Strengthen critical thinking through activities such as ranking, predicting, analyzing, and problem-solving.

  • Understand English through active, practical learning that leads to career growth and professional opportunities.

  • Use English effectively to achieve promotions or perform successfully in their chosen fields.

English as a Second Language

The ESL program enhances employability in healthcare and other technical settings. It includes classroom instruction, guided debates, presentations, group discussions, and mock interviews. Furthermore, students participate in resume and cover-letter writing sessions to improve professional communication.

As a result, learners build reading comprehension, oral communication, and writing skills that directly support their career goals. Instructors guide every activity, ensuring that each student gains practical, job-ready experience.

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ESL Courses

The program consists of eight (8) terms, each lasting twelve (12) weeks. Students take both ESL and vocational courses in every term, allowing them to strengthen language skills while studying subjects such as medical terminology, anatomy, ethical reasoning, and patient care.

Consequently, graduates leave with both language proficiency and the professional knowledge required to succeed in a healthcare or workforce environment.

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An ESL course includes, but is not limited to classroom instruction and other class activities, i.e., guided debates, class presentations, group dynamics, field trips, mock interviews, and resume and cover letter writing. These classroom activities are instructor-led and aim to build reading comprehension, oral communication, and writing skills in a career-oriental vocational environment. The vocational courses are integrated in the ESL courses. Students take both ESL and vocational courses in each term. On the other hand, Healthcare foundation vocational courses include, but are not limited to studying: medical terminology, anatomy and physiology of human body systems, knowledge and skills in ethical theory and reasoning, inter-professional approach to healthcare decision-making, and basic and appropriate patient care in imaging environment.