ESL 010    English as a Second Language Level 1 (13 Credits)

A beginning ESL literacy class for students who are not yet literate in English. Students work on development of sound/sign correspondence, word and sentence level literacy, pronunciation, simple sentence structure and basic conversation skills. S/U grade only.

ESL 020    English as a Second Language Level 2 (13 Credits)

A low beginning level class requiring some literacy in English. Students learn to understand, pronounce, read and write common vocabulary in simple sentences that reflect real life situations. S/U grade only.

ESL 030    English as a Second Language Level 3 (13 Credits)

A high beginning level class that assumes literacy in English. Students learn to understand, read, write and speak about familiar topics and their current lives. S/U grade only.

ESL 040    English as a Second Language Level 4 (13 Credits)

A low intermediate level class. Students learn to understand, read, write and speak about past experiences and events. S/U grade only.

ESL 050    English as a Second Language Level 5 (13 Credits)

A high intermediate level class. Students increase reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in familiar subject areas. S/U grade

ESL 060    English as a Second Language Level 6 (13 Credits)

An advanced ESL class. Students learn more effective and analytical language skills that allow them to succeed in academic, vocational and community settings. S/U grade only.

ESL 062    ESL Level 6 Prep for AHE (13 Credits)

An advanced ESL class focused on preparing students for study in the field of healthcare. Students learn more effective and analytical language skills that allow them to succeed in healthcare-focused academic settings. S/U grade only.
Prerequisite: Placement into ESL Level 6

ESL 066    ESL Level 6 (8 Credits)

An advanced ESL class in which students work on listening, speaking, reading and writing as well as on exploring their roles as workers, members of family, and members of community. S/U grade only.

ESL 073    ESL Skills Lab (2.5 Credits)

A multi-level language skills lab designed to reinforce reading, writing, listening and speaking skills learned in literacy, beginning and low intermediate level ABE ESL classes. S/U grade only.

ESL 075    ESL Language Lab (2.5 Credits)

A multi-level language lab in which computers and multimedia are used to facilitate English language acquisition and computer literacy. The materials used reinforce reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. S/U grade only.

ESL 095    ESL Introduction to College (3 Credits)

An orientation class for ABE ESL students who are interested in transitioning to college vocational and academic programs.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in ESL 50 or above or instructor's permission.