English as a Second Language

This sequence of four courses is designed to equip non-native speakers of English with the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the low-intermediate level in English needed for employment or to successfully complete college level courses for a career or for associate or transfer-degree programs. A placement process determines appropriate initial placement in the sequence. In order to earn a certificate, students must successfully complete N ESL 904.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate an ability to speak intelligibly and communicate in English.
2. Write, revise and edit a basic piece of academic writing (a paragraph).
3. Demonstrate an ability to read and comprehend simple (California Pathways mid-intermediate level) texts.