USA Learns will be closed on September 5 because we are adding new activities to the USA Learns Citizenship course.
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. |