English as a Second Language (ESL)

Contact Us

Downtown Campus

Beth Prevo ESL Instructor
253.680.7482
bprevo@bates.ctc.edu

Karrie Zylstra ESL Instructor
253.680.7302
kzylstra@bates.ctc.edu


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Our classes are designed to serve immigrant and refugee students working on their English employability skills. Many students are also enrolled in career training programs at the college. Other students are in class to raise their skill levels so they can begin a in career training program.

Classes are offered in the four skills areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing at all levels.

Hours

These classes are usually 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Please check the class schedule to confirm the times.

Costs

$25 per quarter, set by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

Registration

To register for ESL classes, call Karrie Zylstra at 253.680.7304.

Commercial Truck Driving-Entry Level and ESL

Learn English and train for a career in truck driving! Occasionally, students can learn English and commercial truck driving together. If you are interested, contact Beth Prevo or Jim Field for more details. <<Read Article. Truck Driving: no foreign language for these ESL students>>