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ESL

 English as a Second Language (ESL)

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
ESL classes are for adults age 18 and older whose first language is not English. Courses focus on developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar.

Classes are offered at the following levels:
Beginning Low, Beginning High, Intermediate Low, Intermediate High, and Advanced.

All new students must attend orientation and take a CASAS placement test to determine their starting level.

How to Register:

·Register online or in person

·Select the appropriate ESL Registration Section

·Schedule a CASAS test by calling (626) 852-8400 or during in-person registration

·CASAS pre- and post-testing is mandatory for enrollment
 

Textbooks and workbooks are available for purchase in the Main Office and/or online.

 

Course # Level Day Time Instructor Room
3005.01 Beginning Low (Level 2) M-Th 8:30 am – 10:00 am Gulli 13
3005.07 Beginning Low (Level 2) (PM) M-Th 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Gulli 13
3115.01 Beginning High (Level 3) M-Th 10:15 am – 11:45 am Gulli

13

3115.07 Beginning High (Level 3) (PM) M-Th 6:45 pm – 8:15 pm Gulli 13
3120.01 Intermediate Low (Level 4) M-Th 8:30am - 10:00 am Ontiveros 11
3120.07 Intermediate Low (Level4 ) (PM) M-Th 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Calzadias 12
3121.01 Intermediate High (Level 5) M-Th 10:15am - 11:45 am Ontiveros 11
3121.07 Intermediate High (Level 5) (PM) M-Th 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm Calzadias 12
3130.01 Advanced (Level 6) M-Th 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Fierro 10
3130.07 Advanced (Level 6) (PM) M-Th 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm Fierro 10

https://go.asapconnected.com/?org=4833#CourseGroupID=38590

 

ESL Resources

Below are websites ESL learners can go to practice their English skills for free.

https://mangolanguages.com/
Practice conversation, listening and writing skills

 

https://www.duolingo.com/
Easy, fun way to increase English skills in everyday conversation and grammar.

https://www.talkenglish.com/ 
Watch English conversations with the words on screen and without. The learner can also read along as the cartoon is playing.

https://www.languageguide.org/english/ 
Great for beginners or intermediate learners
 

https://listenaminute.com/
Practice listening skills on all types of topics