Continuing Education & Training

Student Requirements

To benefit from this course, you should be able to read and write a minimum of one paragraph (5 sentences) in English. If you are unsure of your English language proficiency level, or would like to discuss whether or not this class would be suitable for you, please contact our Registration Office at (808) 845-9296.

Program Information

Honolulu CC English Language Learner Options (HELLO), formerly known as Introduction to College English, is a non-credit ESL program with several levels/options for improving English language proficiency. Each level is designed to help those who use English as their second language to improve their language skills for college and/or work. All language skills are taught including listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, writing, and grammar.

HELLO helps you:

• Increase reading skills and proficiency
• Practice writing skills in both sentences and paragraphs
• Learn to follow and understand language found in short academic mini-lectures

At the end of this program you will be able to:

• Use context clues to get the meaning of unknown words in reading selections
• Understand a variety of listening types such as conversations, interviews, and television talk shows
• Speak confidently in pairs and groups
• Identify main ideas and important information in reading selections
• Write grammatically-correct sentences and short paragraphs

Note: This program is for people for whom English is not their native language. Credit English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are also available.

How to Register for HELLO

You may register online with a credit or debit card.

Registration Deadline

Please register at least one business day before the class starts.

Transfer and Refund Policy

To transfer to another course or to completely withdraw from a course, call the Continuing Education Office (808) 845-9296 prior to the first day of instruction. Thereafter, REFUNDS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.

Refunds for checks and cash require 4–6 weeks processing time. Charge card refunds will be credited to your account.

Note: Students registering by purchase order will be billed regardless of non-attendance unless notification of withdrawal is made by the specified refund deadline.

Cancellations

The College reserves the right to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. Registrants will receive a full refund or may transfer to another section.

For more information, please contact our Registration Office at (808) 845-9296.