Are you wondering which courses your students should study? This table provides helpful information about English levels, NRS levels, and content covered in each course.
| Level | NRS level | Content | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st English Course | Low Beginning to High Beginning ESL | 2-3 | basic vocabulary, grammar, and life skills, including instruction in a classroom setting | Some aspects of the course may be considered NRS 1. (ESL Literacy). |
| English 1 Plus | High Beginning to Low Intermediate ESL | 3-4 | Course follows the character “Anna” as she adjusts to a move to Washington, D.C. | Some aspects of this course may contain slightly higher-level material. |
| 2nd English Course | Low Intermediate to High Intermediate ESL | 4-5 | Course follows several characters as they learn about workplace, community, and family life in the U.S. | Some aspects of this course may contain slightly higher- or lower-level material. |
| Practice English and Reading | Low Intermediate to High Intermediate ESL | 4-5 | stories adapted from news reports | A broad range of intermediate-level readers will benefit from the activities in the Practice English and Reading section, including ABE 2-3. |
| Access America | Low Intermediate to High Intermediate ESL | 4-5 | immigrant integration and civics topics | Some aspects of this course may contain slightly higher- or lower-level material. |
| USA Learns Citizenship | Low Intermediate to High Intermediate ESL | 4-5 | preparation and practice for U.S. naturalization | Some aspects of this course may contain slightly higher- or lower-level material. |