This course introduces advanced and high-frequency structures of English and provides practice of these (More) (Expand All)

This course introduces advanced and high-frequency structures of English and provides practice of these structures. Texts and supplemental materials are used as well as the students' environment. Sounds continue to be practiced orally. Writing and reading reinforce comprehension. (Less)

This course identifies and improves the production of American speech sounds. (More)

This course identifies and improves the production of American speech sounds. Students prepare, practice and present various oral messages. Emphasis is on stress and intonation. Topics center on students' needs and personal experiences. (Formerly ESL 22) (Less)

This is an intensive pronunciation course that includes practice with the sounds of American English (More)

This is an intensive pronunciation course that includes practice with the sounds of American English in all contexts: syllables, words, sentences, and conversation and an in-depth practice of the stress and intonational patterns of American English. Enunciation (production of sounds with clarity and precision) of American English in varying contexts will be stressed. Each student will be evaluated and assisted with his/her pronunciation difficulties. (Less)

Recommendation: ESL 10 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. (More)

Recommendation: ESL 10 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This course is a continuation of ESL 10. Students practice oral communication and listening skills. Fluency, correct usage, and syntax are emphasized. Topics are of a more abstract nature. (Less)

This course is for advanced ESL students who wish to improve vocabulary skills at a level beyond that (More)

This course is for advanced ESL students who wish to improve vocabulary skills at a level beyond that of the intermediate. The emphasis is on general and specialized vocabulary development, advanced dictionary skills, word recognition skills, improvement of sight vocabulary, and application of advanced vocabulary in context techniques. (Less)

This course is designed for the advanced ESL students in writing courses who need help with grammar troublespots (More)

This course is designed for the advanced ESL students in writing courses who need help with grammar troublespots that cause difficulties in writing. Rather than provide English grammar review, the course concentrates on rules to help the student apply general principles. It will aid in finding ways to examine and evaluate writing in terms of grammatical accuracy. (Less)

This is a low-intermediate to intermediate integrated skills course designed to improve academic reading, (More)

This is a low-intermediate to intermediate integrated skills course designed to improve academic reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills of non-native speakers of English. Students continue to use the writing process as a means of developing ideas into clear, correct, and effective writing. Critical reading, expository paragraph writing, application of advanced grammar concepts, sentence variety, vocabulary development, and communication skills are taught with teaching methods that facilitate comprehension for English language learners. This course is not open to students enrolled or received credit for ESL 4.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: ESL 3 or ENGL 100/100S with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass' or equivalent OR AED 42.17 or equivalent (More)

Prerequisite: ESL 3 or ENGL 100/100S with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass' or equivalent OR AED 42.17 or equivalent with a grade of "Pass" OR completion of placement process with eligibility for ESL 4/104, ESL 5/105, ESL 120, ESL 152 or ENGL 100/100S. (Less)

This is a high-intermediate integrated skills course designed to improve academic reading, writing, grammar, (More)

This is a high-intermediate integrated skills course designed to improve academic reading, writing, grammar, and communication skills of non-native speakers of English. Students continue to use the writing process as a means of developing ideas into clear, correct, and effective writing. Critical reading, expository paragraph writing, application of advanced grammar concepts, sentence variety, vocabulary development, and communication skills are taught with teaching methods that facilitate comprehension for English language learners. This course is not open to students who enrolled or received credit in ESL 5.
Transfer Credit: CSU (Less)

Prerequisite: ESL 4/104 or ENGL 100/100S with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent OR AED 42.18 or equivalent (More)

Prerequisite: ESL 4/104 or ENGL 100/100S with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent OR AED 42.18 or equivalent with a grade of "Pass" OR completion of placement process with eligibility for ESL 5/105, ESL 120, ESL 152 or ENGL 100/100S. (Less)

This is an advanced ESL writing course designed to improve academic reading, writing, grammar, listening, (More)

This is an advanced ESL writing course designed to improve academic reading, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking skills of non-native English speakers in preparation for college classes. Students continue to use the writing process as a means of developing ideas into clear, correct, and effective writing. Critical reading, summarizing, and expository essay writing are taught with teaching methods that facilitate comprehension for English language learners.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English as a Second Language placement process with a qualifying score for ESL 120 (More)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English as a Second Language placement process with a qualifying score for ESL 120 or completion of ESL 105, ESL 200, or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". (Less)

This course is designed to prepare non-native English speakers for college-level writing and for entrance (More)

This course is designed to prepare non-native English speakers for college-level writing and for entrance into English 100. Students develop the ability to write clearly, effectively and correctly, using standard American English. Students write a series of compositions that integrate critical reading and thinking, the writing process, and library research. Students continue to develop listening comprehension, speaking skills, grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary to facilitate second language acquisition.
Transfer Credit: CSU; UC (Less)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English as a Second Language placement process with a qualifying score for ESL 152 (More)

Prerequisite: Completion of the English as a Second Language placement process with a qualifying score for ESL 152 or completion of ESL 120 or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. (Less)