# English as a Second Language: Non-Credit (ESL) courses

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · 3 courses

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/eslnc

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### ESL 0561 — ESL Level 1

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 5 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 13 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md)

This course covers basic English conversation and literacy skills for speakers of other languages, with practice in the structure and form of English. Speaking and listening skills are practiced, with introduction to writing and reading, utilizing appropriate level texts.

### ESL 0562 — ESL Level 2

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 5 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** ESL 0561 (ESL Level 1) or Qualification by Assessment Qualifying eligibility from the ESL assessment (Level A)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 13 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md)

This course reinforces and further develops non-native English speakers&rsquo; literacy and language skills via collaborative activities that integrate reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Basic grammar and vocabulary are introduced and practiced in context.<br /> &nbsp;

### ESL 0563 — ESL Level 3

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 5 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
- **Prerequisite:** ESL 0562 (ESL Level 2) or Qualification by Assessment Qualifying eligibility from the ESL assessment (Level III)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 13 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/esl.md)

This course assists non-native English speakers in further developing their communicative competence in English across all language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Intermediate grammar and vocabulary are introduced and practiced in context.<br /> &nbsp;