Vocational English as a Second Language

Content and Approach

Vacation English courses are front-loaded studies in which the student completes courses before the career-oriented vocational programs at this College. Vocational English courses focus on the development of the communication and job search skills necessary for employment in the healthcare field in the United States. Topics include health professions in the United States, career pathways, communication with patients and co-workers, health care systems, current critical health issues, and intercultural communication skills. Participants will practice the skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.  We will use activities based on day-to-day healthcare situations, readings related to healthcare, and case studies from different health professions. The communicative approach of the courses is based on individual pairs, and group tasks and projects.  Each class session will include problem-solving and critical-thinking activities in which you will work both individually and collaborate with classmates.