{"id":28,"date":"2014-04-15T17:09:26","date_gmt":"2014-04-15T21:09:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/high-school-equivalency\/english-as-a-second-language\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T13:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T17:41:09","slug":"english-as-a-second-language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/high-school-equivalency\/english-as-a-second-language\/","title":{"rendered":"English as a Second Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>About ESL<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>English Language Acquisition, also known as English as a Second Language (ESL), helps adult learners gain the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Through this program, you\u2019ll achieve competence in reading, writing, speaking and comprehension of the English language.<\/p>\n<p>English as a Second Language can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Get your high school diploma or its recognized equivalent.<\/li>\n<li>Transition to an American college or training program.<\/li>\n<li>Find success in your job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Gaston College ESL Program Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Teacher-led, interactive, in-person classes<\/li>\n<li>Classes are for non-speakers through advanced levels.<\/li>\n<li>Students develop college and career readiness skills, including technology, civics and workplace skills through reading, writing, listening, and speaking experiences.<\/li>\n<li>Seats are limited and in high demand.<\/li>\n<li>75% attendance is required for continued enrollment.<\/li>\n<li>English level will be assessed at registration.<\/li>\n<li>Students ages 16 and 17 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gaston.edu\/high-school-equivalency\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/09\/Minor-Paperwork-Packet_rev_091625.pdf\">require special paperwork.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For more information, call 704-922-6320 or email <u><a href=\"mailto:ESL@gaston.edu\">ESL@gaston.edu<\/a><\/u>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Gaston College ESL Attendance Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Success in our program requires time, hard work, and commitment. To support your success, our attendance policy requires that students attend at least 75% of their class meeting hours.<\/p>\n<p>Our ESL program is delivered through hourly instruction. Therefore, regular attendance is defined as arriving on time and participating in the entire class period. Students who are unable to meet this requirement will be dropped from their classes.<\/p>\n<p>Regular attendance will help you in the pursuit of your educational and career goals.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>English as a Second Language Classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thank you for your interest in the Gaston College English as a Second Language classes. Unfortunately, our classes have reached capacity through September 2026 and we have a waiting list. Please continue to check the website for updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why Choose Gaston College ESL Classes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Expert instructors dedicated to your success.<\/li>\n<li>Comprehensive curriculum covering grammar, writing, reading, speaking, and listening.<\/li>\n<li>Supportive learning environment to help you thrive.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t miss this chance to take your language skills to the next level and achieve your academic and career goals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enroll in Gaston College ESL Classes today and set yourself on the path to success! \ud83d\udcda\ud83c\udf1f\ud83c\udf93<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About ESL English Language Acquisition, also known as English as a Second Language (ESL), helps adult learners gain the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. 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