Features of the program are:
- A large variety of classes covering
different skills and levels;
- Orientation to American culture;
- Small classes;
- Immigrant, refugee, and visa
students from over 60 countries;
- Qualified, experienced instructors.
SHOULD I TAKE ESL CLASSES?
If you answer "yes" to any of
the following questions, you should consider taking the ESL
placement test:
- Did you start living in the U.S.
after you were 12 years old?
- Do you ever have trouble
understanding spoken or written English?
- Do others ever have trouble
understanding your English?
WHAT ESL CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE?
Before you take any ESL classes, it is
strongly recommended that you take an assessment test. If you
think you need ESL classes, make an appointment in the Admissions
and Records Office or the Assessment Office for the ESL test.
After taking the test, attend the next ESL orientation and
advisement session to get help in choosing classes.
WHAT DO STUDENTS LEARN IN ESL
CLASSES?
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I (96), II
(100), III (103), IV (106)--5 UNITS
- The core grammar, reading, and
writing classes
- ESL grammar, sentence building,
paragraph and essay writing
- Reading comprehension and speed
ENGLISH 110 COLLEGE COMPOSITION--3 UNITS
- Most advanced class in ESL grammar
and writing
- Writing essays based on reading
- Review of advanced grammar
LISTENING AND SPEAKING I (097), II(101),
AND III (299)--3 UNITS
- Listening and speaking skills
- Communication skills for the
American classroom
- American culture and current topics
VOCABULARY DEVELOPMENT I (098) AND II
(102)--3 UNITS
- The study of words related to the
same topic
- Use of new words in a variety of
exercises and activities
ADVANCED ESL FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES
(111)--3 UNITS
- Understanding of academic
vocabulary, classroom lectures and discussions, and key
concepts in textbooks and other classes
- Reading speed and comprehension
- Test-taking skills
ESL 299 FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES --1 UNIT
- Must be taken at the same time as
specific content area classes
- Study of academic vocabulary and
strategies needed to understand course material in
content area class
SPEECH 105 ORAL LANGUAGE SKILLS --2
UNITS
- Pronunciation skills
- Accent correction
SPEECH 090 A-B-C COMMUNICATION SKILLS
PRACTICUM--1/2 UNIT
- Individualized practice of
difficult sounds and phrases in the speech lab
- Accent reduction and correction
DO ESL CLASSES TRANSFER?
The ESL sections of English 110 fulfill
general education requirements at Grossmont College and at
California State Universities. The following ESL classes are
applicable to the Grossmont College A.A. or A.S. degrees as
elective credit: ESL 100, 101,102,103, and 111. Other ESL classes
are for non-degreee credit.
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