This course develops the low- to mid-intermediate English speaker's speaking and listening skills. Students will use level-appropriate academic content as a means for vocabulary development and to practice note-taking skills. Group work, whole class discussions, and presentations will offer students ample opportunity to practice their English conversational skills in order to be able to move to the advanced level of study. This course is intended for students who earned less than an 82 on the Listening portion of the COMPASS ESL Placement Exam.