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

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)

This course is for ESL students who wish to improve vocabulary skills. (More)

This course is for ESL students who wish to improve vocabulary skills. Emphasis is on building vocabulary, dictionary skills, and word recognition skills to be used in everyday language and college courses. Students will be introduced to the most frequently used English words and will also learn how to infer meaning from context. (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)