There is no shortage of options for learning English in the Atlanta area, but it can be difficult to find an option that works for you if you’re trying to fit learning in around your job and family commitments. Many English programs also don’t focus on the type of language skills that are most useful on a day-to-day basis in a workplace. Here’s why ICT’s Vocational English as a Second Language program stands out.
The Importance of English Skills
In a competitive job market, poor English skills can hold you back. On the other hand, improving your English fluency can unlock doors and help you start a better-paying and more rewarding career.
Studies by the education publishing company Pearson show that for people who do not speak English as their first language, mastering English is directly correlated with a higher salary. People with better English proficiency also reported higher job satisfaction. To give yourself the best chance of a good career, mastering English is a must.
What is Vocational ESL?
Vocational ESL is an approach to teaching English that combines language instruction with the goal of finding, obtaining and keeping a better job.
Vocational ESL focuses on practical English that helps learners communicate in real life situations they would encounter in their jobs. With a VESL program, you not only learn to read, write, listen, and speak fluently in English, you also learn job-related vocabulary, correct pronunciation of difficult English words, grammar, and sentence structure.
Vocational ESL at ICT
Interactive College of Technology (ICT) offers vocational training programs in subjects from HVAC to medical office administration. ICT’s experience in helping students gain job skills should give students in ICT’s Vocational ESL program confidence that they’ll learn English skills relevant to the workplace.
The Vocational ESL program at ICT trains students in seven aspects of English comprehension: vocabulary (especially job-related vocabulary), listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and grammar.
Classes in the program are designed to begin at learners’ current levels of fluency, so that you aren’t wasting time on things you already know but also don’t feel like you have to play catch up. Classes are taught by experienced instructors who understand both the challenges that non-native English speakers face and the priorities of those trying to improve their English to advance their careers.
The Vocational ESL program is designed for working adults, with day and evening classes and both on-campus and online options, so you can fit learning into your schedule. Students have access to all the technology and support they need and can also get help with resume writing and job placement.
Learn English in Atlanta at ICT
For over 40 years, ICT has been helping people advance their careers by teaching valuable job and communication skills. Thousands of students have learned how to read, speak, write and understand English confidently through our Vocational ESL program. Enroll in the program at our Atlanta campus today and take the step towards a better career.