ESL - English as a Second Language

For Beginner Level Students:

Princeton Adult School offers multi-skill classes on Tuesdays and conversation classes on Thursdays. Each multi-skill class on Tuesdays is linked to a conversation class on Thursdays. Students are encouraged to take both the Tuesday and Thursday classes in order to maximize learning. However, students may choose to register for just the Tuesday class or just the Thursday class.

The Tuesday night classes teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students learn conversational American English and review practical grammar, idioms, and vocabulary. The Thursday conversation classes are designed to help students improve oral communication skills and confidence in speaking.

NOTE Each instructor will notify registered students about the textbook for the course. Students taking both Tuesday and Thursday courses at the same level will use the same textbook for both courses.

ESL in-person registration will be held on Tuesday, January 24, from 6:30–8:00 pm at Princeton High School, 151 Moore St. Princeton NJ—use the main entrance. You must pay by cash or check at in-person registration. Credit cards are only accepted for online registration.

Beginner Level Classes (Tuesday classes are In-Person; Thursday classes are Virtual)

Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, February 14, 10 sessions – In-Person at Princeton High School (No class April 4)
Classes teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students learn conversational American English, grammar rules, idioms, and vocabulary.

201 Level 1 Beginner English $90
Jean Yepes, Certified ESL instructor

202 Level 2 High Beginner English $90
Shoshana Gutschow, Certified ESL instructor

Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 10 sessions (No class April 6) (Virtual)
Students learn important vocabulary for common everyday topics and practice short presentations and dialogues.

203 Level 1 Beginner Conversation $90
Trina Duke, Certified ESL instructor

204 Level 2 High Beginner Conversation $90
Shoshana Gutschow, Certified ESL instructor

Intermediate and Advanced Level Classes (Virtual)

Intermediate and Advanced 4-Skills Courses

Classes will help you master more complex grammar structures, expand your vocabulary, and help you feel more confident interacting with others in English. Each class will include some work on a particular grammar or pronunciation issue.

210 Intermediate English $90
Trina Duke, certified ESL instructor
Tuesdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, February 14, 10 sessions

211 Advanced English $90
Jean Yepes, Certified ESL instructor
Mondays, 7:00–8:30 pm, February 13, 10 sessions

Intermediate and Advanced Conversation Courses

These classes will help to make you more confident in casual conversations with friends, coworkers, and acquaintances. Readings, news stories and personal experiences will be used for small and large-group discussions. There will be short student presentations.

212 Intermediate English Conversation $90
Cindy Li, Certified ESL instructor
Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 10 sessions (No class April 6)

213 High Intermediate English Conversation $90
Ana Traversa, Certified ESL instructor
Thursday, 7:00–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 10 sessions (No class April 6)

214 Social English for Advanced Learners $90
Angela Kitching, certified ESL instructor
Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 pm, Feb. 16, 10 sessions (No class April 6)

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