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 is a high-intermediate course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native (More)

This is a high-intermediate course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native English speakers. This course provides instruction of intermediate-level grammar and introduces students to critical reading and writing at the paragraph level. Capitalization rules, punctuation, and sentence variety will also be taught along with continued emphasis and practice in listening and speaking in an academic context. (Less)

Prerequisite: ESL 3 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or AED 42.17 or equivalent (non-credit Adult (More)

Prerequisite: ESL 3 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or AED 42.17 or equivalent (non-credit Adult Ed. ESL) with a grade of "Pass" or satisfactory completion of the assessment/placement process with eligibility for ESL 4. (Less)

This is a low-advanced course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native (More)

This is a low-advanced course designed to improve the grammar, reading, and writing skills of non-native English speakers. This course provides instruction of advanced-level grammar, critical reading and thinking, paragraph and short essay writing. Punctuation rules, sentence variety, and academic vocabulary will also be taught along with continued emphasis and practice in listening and speaking in an academic context. (Less)

Prerequisite: ESL 4 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or AED 42.18 or equivalent (non-credit Adult (More)

Prerequisite: ESL 4 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" or equivalent or AED 42.18 or equivalent (non-credit Adult Ed. ESL) with a grade of "Pass" or satisfactory completion of the assessment/placement process with eligibility for ESL 5. (Less)

Students practice oral communication and listening skills. (More)

Students practice oral communication and listening skills. Emphasis is on fluency, correct word usage, and syntax. Topics range from everyday situations to elementary abstractions. (Less)

This course is designed for ESL students who wish to improve in fundamental reading skills. (More)

This course is designed for ESL students who wish to improve in fundamental reading skills. The emphasis will be on phonics, word recognition skills, and basic thinking as they relate to reading. (Less)

This course aids the students in reproducing the sounds of American English accurately. (More)

This course aids the students in reproducing the sounds of American English accurately. Attention focuses on the individual needs of the students. (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 improves the literal, interpretive, and critical comprehension skills of the students. (More)

This course improves the literal, interpretive, and critical comprehension skills of the students. Emphasis is on identifying main ideas and significant details, sequence of relationships, inferences of fact and tone, figurative language, and propaganda. (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 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 5, ESL 200, or equivalent with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher. (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)