A to Z Grant Writing Series-Online Learn hands-on experience and knowledge about writing grants, fundraising, and organizing a grant writing campaign. Obtain a comprehensive understanding of grant writing fundamentals and learn strategies you can apply to get your proposal funded, help your current organization, or enter the in-demand field of grant consulting. Register at: https://www.ed2go.com/nscc/online-courses/grant-writing-online-classes/

Italian II Expand on your proficiency in listening and speaking skills in Italian, with an emphasis on increased conversation. Prerequisite: Italian 1 or equivalent experience.

Basic English as a Second Language 1 This course is for students whose first language is not English and who are at the very beginning stage of learning English. All skill areas are taught: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The focus is also on practicing everyday vocabulary and foundational grammatical concepts in preparation for Basic ESL II. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn and Danvers campus.

Basic English as a Second Language 2 This course is intended for students at the low-beginner level who already possess some foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as strengthening grammatical concepts. Students write short paragraphs, develop basic strategies for listening comprehension, and improve their speaking skills in preparation for a mid-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL I or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn and Danvers Campus.

Basic English as a Second Language 3 This course is intended for students at the mid-beginner level who already possess foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as more complex grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading and responding to a greater variety of texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for a high-beginner class. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL II or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn campus.

Basic English as a Second Language 4 This course is intended for students at the high-beginner level who already possess most foundational English language skills. The focus is on further building vocabulary as well as advanced grammatical structures. Students will practice writing short paragraphs, reading longer and more complex texts, and improving their listening and speaking skills in preparation for the intermediate level. Textbook required.

Low Advanced ESL This course is intended for students who already possess intermediate-level English skills and are ready for more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit classes in the future. The focus is on reinforcing and developing individual reading, writing, and oral skills as well as reviewing more advanced grammatical concepts. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of High-Intermediate ESL or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn campus.

Low-Intermediate ESL This course is recommended for students who intend to take more advanced level noncredit classes or who wish to transition to credit ESL classes in the future. It concentrates on reinforcing and developing individual reading, writing, and oral skills in preparation for high-intermediate ESL classes. Textbook required. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic ESL 4 or placement upon initial registration. Classes are offered in person on the Lynn campus.