English As a Second Language
36 courses · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
ESL 350L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL students at a low-intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development through the use of an interactive computer software program.
ESL 352 Basic Writing Skills 2
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
This is a low-intermediate grammar/writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students learn grammar and writing techniques for composing sentences and short paragraphs.
ESL 353 Basic Reading Skills 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This course is designed for non-native speakers who are at a low-intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials expand reading and vocabulary skills by focusing on literal and critical comprehension of text. Development of speaking and writing skills through interactive class activities is also emphasized.
ESL 354 Basic Listening/Speaking 2
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
Students will learn listening and speaking skills at the intermediate-low level of English proficiency. Students will participate in class activities and use multimedia materials focused on aural comprehension, oral communication, and clear pronunciation in a variety of contexts.
ESL 357 English Pronunciation 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
Students are introduced to articulatory phonetics and basic intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. Students will study the place and manner of the articulation of the sounds of English and spelling patterns for vowel and consonant sounds. Students will also be introduced to rhythm, stress, and intonation patterns in English.
ESL 360L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
- Prerequisite
- ESL 352 or ESL 353 or ESL 354 with P grade or placement by mulitple measures
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL students at an intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing, and vocabulary development through the use of an interactive computer software program.
ESL 362 Paragraph Development
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- ESL 352 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This is an intermediate writing course for non-native speakers of English. Students will focus on writing well organized and fully developed paragraphs with correct grammar, sentence structure and word choice.
ESL 363 Reading and Vocabulary Development
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 353 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course is designed for non-native speakers at an intermediate level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials focus mainly on reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Integration of discussion and writing activities is also emphasized.
ESL 364 Listening and Speaking Skills Development
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
- Prerequisite
- ESL 354 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course will focus on developing academic listening and speaking skills at an intermediate-mid level of language proficiency. It will also emphasize idiomatic and academic vocabulary, cultural awareness, and discussion skills through the use of multimedia materials.
ESL 367 English Pronunciation 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
Students further their study of the pronunciation, intonation, stress, and rhythm patterns of English. They are introduced to the phonetic alphabet and study the sound-spelling correlations of English. They also receive further instruction on the production of sounds in word-initial and word-final environments, intonation and stress patterns in multi-syllabic words, and native-like sentence stress, rhythm and intonation.
ESL 370L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
- Prerequisite
- ESL 362 or ESL 363 or ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for ESL learners at a high-intermediate level. It is designed to provide students the opportunity to work on an individual basis with computer software as well as written work to improve their skills in listening comprehension, oral production, reading, writing and vocabulary development.
ESL 372 Introduction to Essay Writing
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
- Prerequisite
- ESL 362 and ESL 363 and ESL 364 all with P grade or placement by multiple measures
Students read and write compositions of multiple paragraphs and short essays on academic topics to acquire grammar, writing, and vocabulary skills for college-level academic work. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 372L is required for computer-assisted grammar and writing practice with lab assistance.
ESL 372L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for high-intermediate ESL learners. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with software and web-based material. Written work will also be assigned and critiqued by an instructor.
ESL 373 Introduction to Academic Reading
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 362 and ESL 363 and ESL 364 all with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course is designed for non-native speakers at a high-intermediate level of English proficiency. Course content prepares students to read and respond to college-level texts, demonstrating literal and critical comprehension, and to expand vocabulary for academic purposes.
ESL 374 Intermediate-High Listening and Speaking Skills
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course refines listening comprehension and speaking skills in academic, vocational, and social contexts at the high intermediate level.
ESL 376 Grammar for Writers 1
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 362 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This is an intensive grammar course for ESL writers at the intermediate-high level of language proficiency. Course content focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts and builds accuracy and fluency in written discourse.
ESL 377 English Pronunciation 3
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 364 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course provides an introduction on how to utilize the International Phonetic Alphabet to distinguish the sounds of English and produce natural-sounding speech in connected discourse. Different intonation, stress, and pitch patterns to change sentence focus and to signal middle and end of sentences are analyzed.
ESL 380 Academic Reading & Writing 1
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
- Prerequisite
- ESL 372 and ESL 373 both with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course focuses on the development of multi-paragraph essays that have a clearly stated thesis and a high level of fluency and accuracy in sentence grammar and word choice. Students study readings that demonstrate the ways writers organize and express ideas for a variety of purposes. Reading materials include articles, essays, and short literary works highlighting current issues and topics of interest across cultures.
ESL 380L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the course, ESL 380. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with an ESL instructor on assigned essays and summaries. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 380.
ESL 386 Editing and Grammar for Writer
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 372 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course emphasizes proofreading, editing, and grammar for ESL writers at a low-advanced level of English language proficiency. Course content focuses on a wide range of grammatical and syntactical structures in meaningful contexts and builds accuracy and fluency in academic writing.
ESL 390 Academic Reading and Writing 2
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
- Prerequisite
- ESL 380 and ESL 380L with P grade or placement by multiple measures
Students will study patterns of essay organization, relationships of paragraphs within essays, author's purpose, audience, tone, and mood. Student will read materials that highlight cross-cultural content and contemporary issues. Students will also acquire skills in the development and organization of ideas in coherent, well-developed paragraphs and in writing essays that require research. Concurrent enrollment in ESL 390L is required for computer-assisted and instructor-guided practice. This course is designed for non-native speakers of English one level below English 001A.
ESL 390L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 1.5
The content of this lab will facilitate skills development for the course, ESL 390. It is designed to supplement classroom instruction by providing students the opportunity to work on an individualized basis with an ESL instructor on assigned essays and summaries. Students must enroll concurrently in ESL 390.
ESL 396 Grammar for Writers 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
- Prerequisite
- ESL 380 with P grade or placement by multiple measures
This course is designed to help ESL students improve their writing skills and grammar usage for success in ESL 390. The course focuses on persistent structural problems and offers in depth analysis of English grammar and syntax for advanced ESL college students preparing to pursue academic or vocational studies.
ESL 501 Reading and Writing 1
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
This is a non-credit high-beginning level integrated ESL skills course with strong emphasis on basic reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend frequently used words in context, use learned phrases and sentences to express ideas in basic writing, understand basic grammar structures, and read simplified materials.
ESL 502 Listening and Speaking 1
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
ESL 502 is a non-credit high-beginning level ESL course designed to improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills. Students will learn how to pronounce basic words correctly, engage in basic communication with others, understand/use basic grammar structures, and acquire/expand basic vocabulary.
ESL 506 Introduction to Citizenship
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This course is designed for students at the beginning level of English acquisition. The content includes the steps to become a citizen and the study of U.S. History and Government as they relate to the citizenship exam. This course provides instruction in reading and writing, sentence structure, and conversation skills in order to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship interview and test or transfer to the Advanced Citizenship class.
ESL 507 English for Child Care
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This non-credit course is designed for non-native speakers at a beginning level of proficiency in English. Course content and materials focus on language skills including a combination reading, writing, listening, and speaking regarding child care. ESL students of this course will also learn how to access resources available in the community to help parents and care givers.
ESL 511 Reading and Writing 2
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
This is a noncredit low-intermediate, integrated ESL skills course with strong emphasis on reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to read and comprehend common words, phrases, and sentences to express ideas in writing, grammar, and vocabulary at the low-intermediate level.
ESL 512 Listening and Speaking 2
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
This is a noncredit low-intermediate, integrated ESL skills course with a strong emphasis on listening and speaking. Designed to further develop and improve students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills, students will learn to comprehend some authentic conversations and narrative and informational oral texts. They will also participate in discussions on career, social, and academic topics.
ESL 514 Healthy Life Encounters
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 4
This course is designed for non-native speakers at a low intermediate level of English proficiency focusing on healthcare communication. This course is appropriate for those who study English for general healthcare communication or professional purposes. Students will learn communication skills, with a focus on listening and speaking skills, through the use of medical vocabulary and expressions. Emphasis is also placed on management of healthy lives and diets.
ESL 516 Advanced Citizenship
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This course is for high beginning students and focuses on responding to personal questions, basic grammar structures and knowledge of U.S. history and government necessary to pass the citizenship test. Taking the citizenship test is not a requirement for the class.
ESL 521 Reading and Writing 3
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 6
This course is a non-credit intermediate level integrated ESL skills course with strong emphasis on the areas of reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. Students will learn to comprehend common conversation topics in context, use conventional phrases and sentences to express ideas in intermediate level writing, understand and use intermediate level grammar structures, and read thoughtful, level-appropriate material.
ESL 522 Listening and Speaking 3
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 5
This is a noncredit intermediate, integrated ESL skills course with a strong emphasis on listening and speaking. Designed to further strengthen students' listening, speaking, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary skills, students will learn to comprehend a wide variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational spoken texts. Students will also practice and build fluency in extended communication on a wide range of academic, social, and career-related topics.
ESL 523 English for Job Searching
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This non-credit course is designed for students at an intermediate level of proficiency in English. The course will provide students the English language skills and knowledge needed to successfully search and apply for a variety of jobs in California as well as in the United States, using the latest technology and traditional methods. A combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be practiced.
ESL 533 English for Customer Service Professions
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lecture Hours: 3
This non-credit course is designed for students at a high-intermediate level of proficiency in English. This course will provide students the English language skills and knowledge needed in preparation for work in customer service occupations. The contents of the course focus on learning communication skills as well as written skills pertaining to serving customers in the restaurant, retail, hotel and travel industries. A combination of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills will be practiced.
ESL 540L ESL Skills Development Lab
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- Lab Hours: 3
The content of this lab will facilitate language skill development for ESL students at a beginning level by providing computer-assisted language instruction. Students will work on an individualized basis with assistance from staff as needed to enhance language skills. This lab is a non-credit course.