ESL English as a Second Language

PRE-ORIENTATION
All students interested in enrolling in ESL classes must attend a FREE pre-orientation session. To be eligible, you must be 18 years of age or older, NOT currently in high school, and NOT an F1 or J1 Visa holder.  

Pre-orientation gives you the opportunity to:

• Receive information and ask questions about the classes.
• Speak privately with an advisor about your educational needs and goals. 
• Sign up for ESL classes.

TO REGISTER for the next available
PRE-ORIENTATION SESSION:
CONTACT: 
Lorraine Peniston, 443.412.2406 or lpeniston@harford.edu 
Marla Goffin, 443.412.2674, mgoffin@harford.edu

NEXT STEPS
After attending a pre-orientation session, students attend an advising session for intake and assessment, a classroom etiquette workshop, and MS TEAMS classroom training. This step is mandatory.

TAKING CLASSES
Once you have completed pre-orientation and advising sessions, you may begin your FREE ESL classes. ESL classes are held two evenings a week throughout the year at various sites in Harford County. Course content includes:

• individual and group instruction
• listening/speaking skills
• practice skills for everyday living

Participating ESL students will have mandatory attendance and online learning requirements and are responsible for the purchase of books and materials.