ESL Classes (ESLA)

ESLA 001 1-200 Hours ESL Learning Center

The ESL Learning Center offers an opportunity to practice English through various instructional media. Students learn through ESL software and/or receive individual and group tutoring to improve their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Special interest areas such as Vocational ESL and EL Civics are also part of the instruction. (Apportionment)

ESLA 110 36-144 Hours ESL Multilevel

The course focuses on preparing students to use English to achieve tasks within a variety of real-life situations such as a doctor's office or a department store. Students are instructed to be able to listen, speak, read, and write in English in context-specific environments. (Apportionment)

ESLA 120 36-72 Hours Family Literacy

The course focuses on incorporating reading and literacy as a fundamental component of a healthy, well-functioning family. The family-oriented assignments integrate school and home. (Apportionment)

ESLA 169 84 Hours ESL and Civics Preparation, Beginning Literacy

This competency-based course focuses on both basic language development and an introduction to life skills. Integrated language skills will acquaint students with community resources, the workplace and lifelong learning opportunities (Apportionment)

ESLA 180 36-72 Hours ESL Reading Skills, Beginning

This ESL course emphasizes reading comprehension skills while building vocabulary and critical thinking skills for students who are in beginning low and beginning high level. (Apportionment)

ESLA 181 36-72 Hours ESL Reading Skills, Intermediate to Advanced

This ESL course emphasizes reading comprehension skills while building vocabulary and critical thinking skills for students who are at an intermediate level or higher. (Apportionment)

ESLA 182 36-72 Hours ESL Speaking Skills, Beginning

This course is designed to help English language learners at a beginning level develop and build fluency in speaking. The class will focus on accurate pronunciation and different types of spoken language used in every day situations. (Apportionment)

ESLA 183 36-72 Hours ESL Speaking Skills, Intermediate to Advanced

This course is designed to help English language learners at the intermediate to advanced level develop and build accuracy and fluency in speaking. The class will focus on different types of spoken language, conversation strategies, pronunciation skills and everyday speaking situations. (Apportionment)

ESLA 185 36-72 Hours ESL Writing Skills, Beginning

This ESL course will acquaint students with writing skills required to develop basic-level writing techniques by focusing on sentence structure, parts of a sentence, topic sentences, body sentences and concluding sentences. (Apportionment)

ESLA 186 36-72 Hours ESL Writing Skills, Intermediate to Advanced

This ESL course will acquaint intermediate to advanced students with writing techniques by focusing on pre-writing, outlining, drafting, revising and editing. (Apportionment)

ESLA 211 180 Hours ESL Skill Building, Intermediate to Advanced

The course content is relevant to the lives of students. It integrates language functions and language forms with informational sources, skills and topics. Course topics will include the process and skills needed to seek employment as well as norms in the American workforce. The course will also cover planning, traveling and finances as skills needed to function in society. Students will use the above topics to build on reading comprehension, vocabulary, listening, speaking, writing and technology skills in an online environment. Students will be required to attend an orientation and take the CASAS assessment on campus. (Apportionment)

ESLA 222 36-84 Hours ESL Grammar Review, Beginning

This course will teach the meanings and usages of basic English grammar structures that are frequently used in everyday situations. Students will learn how to apply grammar rules through oral and written communication. This class is designed for ESL students placed in the beginning low and beginning high levels. (Apportionment)

ESLA 223 36-84 Hours ESL Grammar Review, Intermediate - Advanced

This course will teach the meanings and usages of advanced English grammar structures that are frequently used in everyday situations. Students will learn how to apply grammar rules in oral and written communication. This class supplements core ESL courses and is designed for ESL students placed in the intermediate and advanced levels. (Apportionment)

ESLA 225 36-72 Hours ESL Vocabulary Review, Beginning

Students will review, expand, and retain basic vocabulary words and phrases organized by commonly used topics. Students will work on using approximately fifteen practical target words per class in oral and written exercises. This course is designed for the ESL students placed in the Beginning Low and Beginning High levels. (Apportionment)

ESLA 226 36-72 Hours ESL Vocabulary Review, Intermediate - Advanced

Students will review, expand, and retain vocabulary words and phrases organized by commonly used topics. Students will work on using approximately twenty-five practical target words per class in oral and written exercises. This course is designed for the ESL students placed in the Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, and Advanced levels. (Apportionment)

ESLA 229 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Beginning Literacy

This course is designed for adult language learners who possess limited to no proficiency in English. Students also may not possess literacy skills in their first language. The class will focus on basic vocabulary in English along with basic writing conventions and pronunciation. Students will start to build competency in all four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Course topics relate to everyday needs and include information related to community resources, the workplace and lifelong learning opportunities. English language and civics topics are chosen each semester based on student needs. (Apportionment)

ESLA 230 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Beginning Low

This course focuses on developing basic-level listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will acquire basic language forms and functions to help them access community resources, prepare for the workplace and introduce them to lifelong learning opportunities. (Apportionment)

ESLA 231 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Beginning High

This course focuses on developing beginning-level listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. It also involves competency-based learning to help students access community resources, prepare them for the workplace and introduce them to lifelong learning opportunities. (Apportionment)

ESLA 232 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Intermediate Low

This course focuses on developing intermediate-level listening, speaking, reading and writing language skills. It also involves competency-based learning to help students access community resources, prepare them for the workplace and introduce them to lifelong learning opportunities. (Apportionment)

ESLA 233 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Intermediate High

This is a four-skill language course using topics and information sources related to student need. Students will build English fluency in reading, writing, listening and speaking by acquiring new vocabulary and applying learned grammatical structures. In this course, students will apply learned language skills to accessing community resources and being an active community participant. Language acquisition and practice is focused on helping students navigate the many ins and outs of their communities. Civics topics will be chosen each term based on the needs of the students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 234 216-252 Hours ESL Integrated Skills, Advanced

This is a four-skill language course using topics and information sources related to students' lives, experiences and goals. Students will expand English fluency in reading, writing, listening and speaking by acquiring new vocabulary and applying learned grammatical structures. In this course, students will apply learned language skills to accessing community resources and being an active community participant. Language acquisition and practice is focused on helping students feel competent and capable in their communities. Civics topics will be chosen each term based on the needs of the students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 250 36-72 Hours American Idioms, Beginning

This course aims at developing language skills through the use of common North American English idioms and expressions. Receptive skills (i.e., listening and reading) are emphasized through exposure to daily life experiences. (Apportionment)

ESLA 251 36-72 Hours American Idioms, Intermediate-Advanced

This course aims at developing language skills through the use of common North American English idioms and expressions. Productive skills (i.e., speaking and writting) are emphasized by sharing daily life experiences. (Apportionment)

ESLA 260 180-252 Hours ESL for Community Involvement, Beginning

This course covers beginning level English to adult learners. The focus is on instruction that addresses the students' personal, family and community-based goals appropriate to their emerging language abilities. It develops beginning level listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to prepare students to function successfully in the community. (Apportionment)

ESLA 261 180-252 Hours ESL for Community Involvement, Intermediate to Advanced

This course covers intermediate-advanced level English to adult learners. The focus is on instruction that addresses the students' personal, family and community-based goals appropriate to their developing language abilities. It develops intermediate-advanced level listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to prepare students to function fully in the community. (Apportionment)

ESLA 700 120 Hours ESL Advanced High

Course content is relevant to the lives of the students. It integrates language function and language forms with informational sources, skills and topics. Topics re chosen in accordance with students' goals: general, vocational, or academic. (Apportionment)

ESLA 801 36 Hours ESL and Computer Skills, Beginning

The course introduces ESL students to hands-on exploration and use of current Microsoft Windows programs. Students will learn basic computer parts, keyboarding, and the basics of MS Word, PowerPoint, Print Shop, and Excel. Emphasis is on building confidence in computer use to improve English skills in grammar, vocabulary, writing, speaking, pronunciation, and reading. (Apportionment)

ESLA 803 36-60 Hours Citizenship Preparation

The course is designed to prepare prospective candidates for the US citizenship process. Students will learn how to complete all required immigration forms and practice the USCIS Citizenship Test by becoming familiar with US history. Students will acquire an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of being a US citizen. (Apportionment)

ESLA 804 36 Hours ESL and the Arts

This course builds students' reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills in the context of thematic and aesthetic exploration of arts. Students will identify common artistic themes while comparing and contrasting a variety of aesthetic forms, styles, and periods. This interactive course includes visiting museums, watching performances, and listening to guest speakers. (Apportionment)

ESLA 805 36-90 Hours Drama for Communication

This ESL course builds students' reading, speaking, and pronunciation skills in the context of theatrical performances. Students will examine human experiences and cultural norms through imagined roles and expand creative thinking. Students will learn history and terminology of the performing arts and build social skills and confidence necessary for public speaking. (Apportionment)

ESLA 808 36 Hours ESL Intermediate/Advanced Work Skills

This ESL course covers basic job-search and workplace survival language skills while building necessary computer and critical thinking skills for students who are at an intermediate level or higher. Emphasis is on understanding basic principles of getting a job as well as wages, benefits and concepts of employee organizations. Students will practice work-related safety standards and procedures and demonstrate effective use of common workplace technology and systems. Students will acquire skills of how to communicate effectively and manage workplace resources. (Apportionment)

ESLA 812 30 Hours Spanish Literacy

The Spanish Literacy course is designed for native Spanish-speaking students at the beginning literacy level. Students will acquire basic Spanish reading comprehensive and writing skills as well as improved their Spanish vocabulary and speaking. Students will acquire English literacy skills by immersing into the English language toward acquisition of the second language. The skills attained will give students a strong foundation for success in the basic skills or ESL Programs. (Apportionment)

ESLA 815 36 Hours ESL and Computer Skills, Intermediate to Advanced

Students will enhance their English language skills through challenging computer application tasks using MS Word, PowerPoint, Print Shop, Excel, the Internet, and MS Publisher. Emphasis is on building confidence in independent projects to improve English skills in grammar, vocabulary, writing, and reading. Students will be actively involved in computer projects linking the academic environment with their communities. (Apportionment)

ESLA 850 72-90 Hours Citizenship Preparation, Beginning

This beginner course prepares students for the US citizenship process. Students examine required forms for naturalization and prepare for their USCIS Citizenship Interview by practicing the USCIS Civics Questions, conversation strategies, and dictation. This course focuses on writing simple sentences, developing fluency in speaking and listening, and producing accurate pronunciation. (Apportionment)

ESLA 851 72-90 Hours Citizenship Preparation, Intermediate-Advanced

This intermediate/advanced course prepares students for the US citizenship process. Students examine required forms for naturalization and prepare for the USCIS Citizenship Interview by practicing the USCIS Civics Questions, conversation strategies, and dictation. This course focuses on writing paragraphs with complex sentences while refining accuracy in speaking, listening, and pronunciation. (Apportionment)

ESLA 990 36 Hours Oral Interpretation (Reading Out Loud)

Literature and communication are integrated in the art of oral interpretation. This course emphasizes the study and analysis of relevant printed materials. Students learn to select and communicate the material orally and effectively to an audience through public presentation/performance. (Apportionment)

ESLA 995 36 Hours Vocational English as a Second Language, Electricity and Construction

The course focuses on improving communicative competence within real-life situations related to working with electricity and general construction. Students will gain confidence as they improve their ability to communicate effectively while on the job. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1020 36 Hours Vocational English as a Second Language, Early Childhood Education

This ESL course provides students with necessary language skills to succeed in early childhood education (ECE) programs, thereby bridging the gap between standard ESL coursework and ECE coursework. The course also focuses on preparing students to interact in the real world in ECE situations (e.g. parent-teacher conferences). (Apportionment)

ESLA 1025 36 Hours Vocational English as a Second Language, Pharmacy Technician

This ESL course covers basic English communication skills in a pharmacy setting for students who are at an intermediate ESL level or higher. Students will practice typical in-person and phone conversations with pharmacy customers and co-workers. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1030 36 Hours Vocational English as a Second Language, Administrative Assistant

This ESL course provides students with necessary language skills to succeed in the vocational administrative assistant programs, thereby bridging the gap between standard ESL and VESL coursework. The course also focuses on preparing students to interact in real-life office situations. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1035 30-48 Hours Public Speaking for ESL

This ESL course builds students' public speaking skills with direct focus on the preparation, practice, presentation and evaluation of formal speaking. Students will learn the elements and organization of a speech, the most common types of speeches, the use of verbal and nonverbal techniques in formal speaking, and the evaluation standards of speeches. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1040 144 Hours Listening/Speaking for Academic Success

Learn how to listen to and take lecture notes; participate in classroom discussions; give presentations; and take exams in college, career technical education, high school, and GED programs. Acquire technological skills necessary for academic success. Experience campus life through field trips to local colleges. For Intermediate High thru Advanced level students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1045 144 Hours Reading/Writing for Academic Success

Acquire reading, writing, note-taking, test-taking, critical thinking, and computer skills necessary for academic success in college, high school, GED, or career technical education programs. Learn American cultural norms in the classroom. Participate in campus life through field trips to local colleges. For Intermediate High through Advanced level students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1050 60 Hours ESL Workplace Advancement Skills, Intermediate

This course focuses on introducing ESL students to the workplace discourse system and culture. By improving their communication skills and understanding the United States culture within the workplace, students will become successful employees (Apportionment)

ESLA 1052 60 Hours ESL Workforce Readiness Skills, Intermediate

This course covers basic work skills as well as language skills necessary for intermediate level students to gain employment. Students will identify various job opportunities available in their respective communities and will learn to communicate with employers. In addition, students will gain basic knowledge of basic technology. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1054 60 Hours ESL Workplace Advancement Skills, Advanced

Prerequisite(s): ESLA 400 ESL Intermediate Low.

This course prepares ESL students at an advanced level for the American workplace. Students will learn American workplace expectations, practice effective business communication including giving presentations and participating in meetings, and identify professional development needs. In addition, students will enhance their computer applications skills by gaining additional experience with Microsoft Office. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1056 60 Hours ESL Workforce Readiness Skills, Advanced

Prerequisite(s): ESLA 400 ESL Intermediate Low.

This course prepares ESL students at an advanced level for the American workforce. Students will plan a career path based on skills and interests. They will also practice all aspects of conducting a job search, perform business communcation tasks, and use computers for word processing and internet searches. In addition, students will learn about American workplace values and expectations. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1060 120 Hours ESL for Academic Success: Reading and Writing I

Acquire reading and writing skills for academic success in higher level academic ESL courses, college, high school, GED, or career technical education programs. Students will participate in a variety of writing and reading activities on high-interest academic topics. Skills covered include reading for main ideas/details, sentence patterns and the writing process. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1062 120 Hours ESL for Academic Success: Listening and Speaking I

Acquire listening and speaking skills necessary for academic success in higher level academic ESL courses, college, high school, GED, or career technical education programs. Students will participate in a variety of listening and speaking activities on high-interest academic topics. Skills covered include listening to lectures, note taking, presentation skills and critical thinking. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1065 120 Hours ESL for Academic Success: Reading and Writing II

Prerequisite(s): ESLA 500 ESL Intermediate High or ESLA 1060 ESL for Academic Success: Reading and Writing I.

ESLA 1067 120 Hours ESL for Academic Success: Listening and Speaking II

Prerequisite(s): ESLA 500 ESL Intermediate High or ESLA 1062 ESL for Academic Success: Listening and Speaking I.

ESL students will practice the listening and speaking skills ESL students will practice the listening and speaking skills needed in a post-secondary academic setting, including listening to academic lectures, taking notes, participating in class discussions, giving presentations, and taking exams. Students will practice the technological skills needed for academic success and experience campus life through field trips to local colleges. For advanced level ESL students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1071 180 Hours ESL College Success Skills: Listening and Speaking

Advisory: Student should have been promoted to Intermediate High ESL or have placed into Intermediate High or Advanced level ESL.

English as a Second Language (ESL) students will practice the listening and speaking skills needed in a post-secondary academic setting, including listening to academic lectures, taking notes, participating in class discussions, giving presentations, and taking exams. Students will practice the technological skills needed for academic success and experience campus life through field trips to local colleges. For intermediate high and advanced level ESL students. (Apportionment)

ESLA 1073 180 Hours ESL College Success Skills: Reading and Writing

Advisory: Student has been promoted to Intermediate High level ESL or placed into Intermediate High or Advanced level ESL.

English as a Second Language (ESL) students acquire reading, writing, test-taking, critical thinking, and technological skills necessary for success in college. Additionally, they learn American cultural norms in the classroom. Students participate in campus life through field trips to local colleges. For intermediate high and advanced level ESL students. (Apportionment)