English as an Additional Language Department (EAL)
The goal of the EAL Department is to prepare students whose dominant language is not English to participate with confidence and success in college programs and curricula at SUNY Erie.
The English as an Additional Language program has many advantages:
- Small class sizes
- The ability to earn credit toward your degree while studying English
- Qualified instructors with overseas teaching experience
- The option of transferring directly to a four-year college
- Specialized tutoring help
- A dedicated language lab with audio equipment for pronunciation practice
Courses Recommended for EAL Students to Improve English Language Skills
Core EAL Courses
After taking the EAL Placement Test, EAL students may enter one of the following courses to improve their English language skills. For more information, see Math and English Course Placement section of our How to Apply page or email diaz@ecc.edu
Intermediate Level:
EN 031 - Reading/Writing 1
EN 041 - Listening/Speaking 1
Advanced Level:
EN 132 - Reading/Writing 2
EN 142 - Listening/Speaking 2
EAL Elective Courses
EN137 - Intensive Grammar
EN147 - Accent Reduction
Faculty and staff assist students with setting up class schedules to meet curriculum requirements.
For more information please contact:
Domingo Rodriguez
EAL Administrative Assistant
City Campus, Room 400
Call 716-851-1117 or email rodriguez@ecc.edu
Fill out this form for more information
Faculty and Staff:
Christopher Morrow
PhD, Instructor and Department Chair
morrowc@ecc.edu
Maria Masferrer
Assistant Professor
masferrerm@ecc.edu
Steven Gjurich
Professor
gjurich@ecc.edu
Adelaida Lugo
Master Technical Assistant
lugoa@ecc.edu
Domingo Rodriguez
Administrative Assistant
rodriguez@ecc.edu
Additional EAL Programs and Services

International Students (F-1 Visa Holders)
SUNY Erie North Campus, G-155
For information contact: (716) 851-1359 or international@ecc.edu

Tutoring
The English Skills Center provides tutoring services to all students for all courses. Our trained tutors are happy to assist students in all stages of the writing process, from brainstorming and task analysis to final documentation in APA and MLA formats and everything in between.

Language Lab
The Language Lab is dedicated to the development of listening and speaking skills using specialized software and instruction.