English as a Second Language: Non-Credit
3 courses · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ESL 0561 ESL Level 1
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 5 hours lab weekly, 90 contact hours total
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)
This course reinforces and further develops non-native English speakers’ 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 />
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)
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 />