English as a Second Language
15 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ESL 475 Fundamentals of College Reading and Writing for ESL Students
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 652
Careful study and practice of critical thinking, reading, and expository writing techniques for non-native speakers of English. Uses primarily nonfiction texts to facilitate composition writing with the ultimate goal of writing an essay with sources. Prepares the student for English 1A and a variety of academic disciplines.
ESL 603 English for Technical Trades I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
This is the first of two ESL courses designed to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the context of technical trade professions. Topics include introduction to workplace vocabulary, teamwork, problem solving, work ethics, safety protocols and interpersonal relations. The overall goal of this course is for students to apply effective communication strategies in workplace contexts. Upon completion and demonstration of competence, students will be prepared to enter the second-level Vocational ESL course, ESL 604.
ESL 604 English for Technical Trades II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
This is the second of two ESL courses designed to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in the context of technical trade professions. Topics include advanced practice with workplace vocabulary, teamwork, problem-solving, work ethics, safety protocols, and interpersonal relations. The overall goal of this course is for students to apply effective communication strategies in workplace contexts. Upon completion and demonstration of competence, students will be better prepared to enter training programs for technical trades such as electrical, welding, industrial, mechanical, automation, and maintenance.
ESL 607 Conversation and Pronunciation
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
Instruction in listening, speaking, and oral interaction of English, targeted at beginning and intermediate ESL students. Focus on listening comprehension, vocabulary development, speaking and pronunciation skills to improve fluency. Topics include: various everyday language themes like shopping, securing housing, or taking a trip; and all English vowels and consonant sounds. Emphasis will be on clear oral speech.
ESL 608 Pronunciation of American English
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 622
Intensive instruction in the oral production of American English, targeted to intermediate and advanced ESL students. Focus on speaking and pronunciation skills to improve fluency and minimize accent impact imparted by the speaker's native language. Topics include: sound systems of consonants and vowels, pitch and intonation patterns, rhythm and phrasing, and sound reductions.
ESL 612 English as a Second Language I
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
This is the first multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course includes reading and writing the English alphabet, producing the sound system, as well as practicing simple grammar, reading, and writing. Students also learn basic classroom rules and communication necessary for success at school.
ESL 622 English as a Second Language II
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 612 or
This is the second multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course includes basic listening and speaking skills, beginning with simple words and phrases, then progressing to sentence level interaction. It also includes basic classroom culture, basic US culture, and communication necessary for success in school and life.
ESL 622A English as a Second Language IIA
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 612 or
This is the first half of the second multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course includes basic listening and speaking skills, beginning with simple words and phrases, then progressing to sentence level interaction. It also includes introduction to basic classroom culture, basic U.S. culture, and communication necessary for success in school and life.
ESL 622B English as a Second Language IIB
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 622A or
This is the second half of the second multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course includes basic listening and speaking skills, beginning with simple words and phrases, then progressing to sentence level interaction. It also includes continued practice with basic classroom culture, basic U.S. culture, and communication necessary for success in school and life.
ESL 632 English as a Second Language III
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 622 or
This is the third multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course includes the study of grammar and sentence structure, paragraph format and organization, reading skills, and oral communication.
ESL 632A English as a Second Language IIIA
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 622 or
This course is the first half of ESL 632, Level 3. ESL 632 is the third multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. It includes the study of grammar and sentence structure, paragraph format and organization, reading skills, and oral communication. This course is offered in a shorter format to cover the first half of the course, and ESL 632B is offered as the second half.
ESL 632B English as a Second Language IIIB
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 32-36 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 622 or
This course is the second half of ESL 632, Level 3. ESL 632 is the third multi-skills core course in the study of English with reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. It includes the study of grammar and sentence structure, paragraph format and organization, reading skills, and oral communication. This course is offered in a shorter format to cover the second half of the course, and ESL 632A is offered as the first half.
ESL 642 English as a Second Language IV
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 632 or
This is the fourth multi-skills core course in the study of English reading, writing, listening, and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course further develops and adds to the skills taught in ESL 632: grammar and sentence structure, paragraph organization and development, reading, and speaking skills.
ESL 650 English and Citizenship
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 48-54 Lecture
A beginning non-credit course for non-native speakers of English who wish to become citizens of the United States. Topics: basic English, basic US History and Government, American culture and civics.
ESL 652 English as a Second Language V
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Advisory
- ESL 642 or
An introduction to the academic reading, writing, critical thinking, and oral communication expected at the college level. This is the fifth multi-skills core course in the study of English reading, writing, listening and speaking designed for students whose first language is not English. The course further develops and adds to the skills taught in 642: grammar and sentence structure, essay organization and development, reading, and speaking skills.