English as a Second Language
23 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
ESL 010 ESL Writing
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or higher
Introduces non-native English speakers to an overview of the writing process including activities to improve student composition skills. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 120 ESL for Citizenship
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or equivalent
Provides development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing English within the context of history and government in preparation for the United States Citizenship Examination. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: ESL Civics (Fall 2021)
ESL 250 Seminar for Beginning ESL Students
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
Provides instruction in English language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) on topics of concern to English as a Second Language students. Students will use teamwork and communication skills to enhance learning. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 260 Seminar for Intermediate ESL Students
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or higher
Provides instruction in intermediate English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) on topics of concern to English as a Second Language students. Students will use teamwork and communication skills to enhance learning. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 270 Seminar for Advanced ESL Students
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- 4 hours lecture weekly, 72 contact hours total
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- ESL 304 (Intermediate High) or equivalent
Provides instruction in advanced English language skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and related digital literacy skills, on topics of value and importance to Advanced English as a Second Language students. Students will use teamwork, communication, critical thinking and creative thinking skills to enhance learning. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 300 Literacy
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This is an ESL class for students who are not yet literate in English. Emphasizes communicative competence and basic functional language skills to meet immediate communication needs, including verbal and nonverbal strategies. Develops the ability of second language learners to recognize and read letters and numbers, and copy and produce the alphabet, numerals, and simple personal information. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 301 Beginning Low
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- ESL 300 (Literacy) or equivalent
For students with some literacy in English. Emphasizes language skills in everyday situations and immediate needs of adult English learners, focusing on listening comprehension and beginning oral production of simple conversations, reading of practiced words and phrases, and completing simple writing tasks in the context of school, work, and community. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 302 Beginning High
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- ESL 301 (Beginning Low) or equivalent
Emphasizes comprehending and participating in simple conversations, communicating survival needs, and reading and performing written tasks in the context of college and career readiness and civic participation. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 303 Intermediate Low
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or equivalent
Emphasizes comprehending and participating in conversations, communicating needs and opinions, reading from academic and informational text, and performing written tasks. Exposes students to authentic spoken and written content to prepare students for college, the workplace, and civic participation. Five high school elective credits may be granted upon passing the course. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 304 Intermediate High
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- ESL 303 (Intermediate Low) or equivalent
Emphasizes expanding oral language, critical and creative thinking skills in English, and reading comprehension of authentic academic and informational text. Written tasks focus on academic and workforce preparation, as well as increased community and civic participation. Five high school elective credits may be granted upon passing the course. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 305 Advanced Low
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- ESL 304 (Intermediate High) or equivalent
Emphasizes higher-level language skills, reading more complex passages with increased understanding, analysis, and improving academic and informational writing skills. Prepares students for academic and workforce success and civic participation. Five high school elective credits may be granted upon passing the course. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 306 Advanced High
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- ESL 305 (Advanced Low) or equivalent
Prepares students for academic and workforce success and civic participation. Emphasizes high-level language skills, conversations that convey complex thought patterns, and reading and writing strategies. This course uses authentic academic, informational, and technical reading materials that expand the use of creative and critical thinking skills. Five high school elective credits may be granted upon passing the course. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 440 Beginning Multilevel
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- 12 hours lecture weekly, 216 contact hours total
Provides instruction for students in various levels of beginning English proficiency. Emphasizes speaking, listening, reading, and writing English in familiar contexts. Recommended for students in Literacy, Beginning Low, and Beginning High ESL levels. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 500 Intermediate Multilevel
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- 12 hours lecture weekly, 216 contact hours total
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or higher
Provides instruction for students in various levels of intermediate English proficiency. Emphasizes creative oral language activities, introductory critical thinking skills, and academic writing tasks. Recommended for students in Intermediate Low and Intermediate High ESL levels. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 510 English for Work 1
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Prepares beginning level, non-native English-speaking students to enter the workforce for general or specific occupations. Focuses on workplace communication, work-related vocabulary skills, job applications and postings, workplace safety and issues, and vocational readings with emphasis on verbal communication through basic language skills instruction. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 520 English for Work 2
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- ESL 510 (English for Work 1) or equivalent
Prepares intermediate level non-native English speaking students to enter the workforce or a vocational program for general or specific occupations. Focuses on communicating in the workplace, job safety, work-related vocabulary skills, workplace culture/issues, career pathways, and vocational readings with an emphasis on verbal communication through intermediate language skills instruction. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 530 American English Pronunciation
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or equivalent
Develops English language fluency and productive and receptive skills as they relate to sound discrimination, sound inventory, stress, intonation, linking, prominence, and rhythm. The course aims to help students understand English and be understood while functioning within communicative, employment, and academic contexts. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 570 Conversation 1
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- ESL 302 (Beginning High) or equivalent
Introduces intermediate conversational strategies in listening, language use, and non-verbal communication. Presents oral skills necessary for initiating, maintaining, and closing conversations. Emphasis on oral skills that assist in social encounters and expansion of listening and speaking skills. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 580 Conversation 2
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- ESL 304 (Intermediate High) or equivalent
Introduces advanced conversational strategies in listening, language use, and nonverbal communication. Presents oral expressions necessary for enhancing conversation and listening skills. Emphasizes differences between formal and informal language based on attitudes and cultures in the United States. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 601 Advanced Grammar and Writing
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- 5.33 hours lecture weekly, 96 contact hours total
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- ESL 303 (Intermediate Low) or higher
Emphasizes control of more advanced grammar structures in writing, with a focus on complex sentences, punctuation, verb tenses and forms, and word order. Writing instruction focuses on pre-collegiate skills: anticipating the needs and questions of readers, creating clear main ideas with strong support and development, using effective transition strategies, and learning to edit. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 606 Computer Skills for ESL Students
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Students will learn basic computer skills to assist their English language learning. Emphasizes vocabulary and terminology related to computers, basic typing and word processing, website navigation, Internet safety, and email. Students will also use various English language software programs to practice their English. The class is open to ESL students of all levels. Open Entry/Open Exit. Former Title: ESL 606, Interactive Language Training (Fall 2023)
ESL 800 ESL for Healthcare Careers
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- 1.78 hours lecture weekly, 32 contact hours total
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- ESL 303 (Intermediate Low) or equivalent
Prepares intermediate and advanced-level ESL students with the language skills required to explore medical vocational programs in Career Education (such as Behavior Technician, Caregiver/Personal Care Aid, Lactation Educator Specialist, Nursing Assistant, and Medical Billing). Expand vocabulary and communicative ability to inquire about healthcare sector occupations. Comprehensive overview of the various pathways within the allied health field and certificate requirements. Open Entry/Open Exit.
ESL 801 ESL for Patient Care Skills
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- ESL 303 (Intermediate Low) or equivalent
Provides English language learners the foundation they need to succeed in CNA and Personal Caregiver programs. Covers medical vocabulary and common healthcare terms and concepts in English. Topics include understanding medical instructions, workplace communication, patients' rights, vital signs, body mechanics, patient care procedures, asepsis and sepsis, nutrition, and patient hygiene assistance. Open Entry/Open Exit.