English as a Second Language Courses

ESL 007    5 credits
Basic Skills Computer
Raises reading and writing skills through introduction to basic computer usage. Focuses on computer terminology, computer functions and elementary program terminology in building basic English literacy levels. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in other ABE or ESL class.

ESL 020    1-10 credits
ESL Level I
Designed for the non-English speaking student. Focus is on speaking skills important in everyday life, including the English alphabet, pronouncing and spelling simple words, stating basic needs, and following directions. Prerequisites: CASAS placement test.

ESL 021    1-10 credits
ESL Level II
Designed for non-English speaking students. Focus is on improving verbal skills, understanding instructions, building English vocabulary and beginning written sentence structure. Prerequisites: ESL 020/ESL 1 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 022    1-10 credits
ESL Level III
Use practical vocabulary building words and phrases in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on reading simple paragraphs, understanding main ideas and writing sentences. Prerequisites: ESL 021/ESL 2 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 023    1-10 credits
ESL Level IV
Designed to improve basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis is on writing complete sentences and combining them into paragraphs. Vocabulary development and ease in speaking are emphasized. Prerequisites: ESL 022/ESL 3 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 024    1-10 credits
ESL Level V
Continuation of ESL 23’s emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Writing concentrates on correct sentences and combination into paragraphs. Emphasis on vocabulary development and more fluid speaking. Prerequisites: ESL 023/ESL 4 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 025    5 credits
ESL Level I
Designed for the non-English speaking student. Focus is on speaking skills important in everyday life, including the English alphabet, pronouncing and spelling simple words, stating basic needs, and following directions. Prerequisites: CASAS placement test.

ESL 026    5 credits
ESL Level II
Designed for the non-English speaking student. Focus is on improving verbal skills, understanding instructions, building English vocabulary and beginning written sentence structure. Prerequisites: ESL 020/ESL 1 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 027    5 credits
ESL Level III
Use practical vocabulary building words and phrases in speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on reading simple paragraphs, understanding main ideas and writing sentences. Prerequisites: ESL 021/ESL 2 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 028    5 credits
ESL Level IV
Designed to improve basic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Emphasis is on writing complete sentences and combining them into paragraphs. Vocabulary development and ease in speaking are emphasized. Prerequisites: ESL 027/ESL 3 or appropriate assessment score.

ESL 029    5 credits
ESL Level V
Continuation of ESL 028’s emphasis on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Writing concentrates on correct sentences and combination into paragraphs. Emphasis on vocabulary development and more fluid speaking. Prerequisites: ESL 028/ESL 4 or appropriate assessment score.