ESL Focus - Noncredit Courses

ESLF 3020, ESL Digital Language Learning

ADVISE: ESLN 3100 or placement in ESLN 3200

Development of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and basic computer skills through the use of language learning software and online ESL resources. Designed to meet the needs of ESL students at various levels.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 3144, ESL Pronunciation - Beginning

ADVISE: Basic literacy in English

Basic pronunciation skills for beginning-level English language learners. Letter-sound correspondence, stress, intonation, and rhythm are introduced.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 3584, ESL Pronunciation - Intermediate

ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500

Pronunciation skills for improved oral communication. Review of formation and production of English sounds. Rhythm, stress, and intonation in ESL intermediate-level words, sentences and conversations.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4127, Beginning Low Conversation

ADVISE: Native language literacy

Low beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in short conversations in routine social situations to communicate basic needs.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4347, Beginning High Conversation

ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300

High beginning speaking and listening skills. Participation in simple conversations about common topics in routine social situations.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4348, ESL Reading and Writing - Beginning High

ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300

High-beginning level English language (ESL) reading and writing focus course. Comprehension of simplified written texts about everyday life and work. Writing short paragraphs in common everyday life and workplace contexts.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4567, Intermediate Low Conversation

ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500

Low intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in conversations and discussions on familiar and some unfamiliar topics.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4568, ESL Reading and Writing - Intermediate Low

ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500

Low-intermediate level English language (ESL) reading and writing focus course. Comprehension of adapted written texts. Development of short, clearly-organized paragraphs for a variety of purposes.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 4787, Intermediate High Conversation

ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700 (Intermediate High 7)

High intermediate speaking and listening skills. Participation in discussions and extended conversations on a variety of current topics.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 5006, ESL Projects with Digital Technology - Intermediate

ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500

Intermediate-level English language skills including listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills are expanded through interactive group projects using digital technology in an abridged course. Exposure to vocabulary and skills in using digital technology and online ESL resources.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 5125, Speaking and Listening: Beginning Low

ADVISE: Native language literacy

Low beginning speaking and listening focus course. Language for daily life and participation in simple conversations.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 5345, Speaking and Listening - Beginning High

ADVISE: ESLN 3200 or placement in ESLN 3300

High beginning speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of important points and details in spoken English. Communication in familiar social and workplace contexts.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 5565, Speaking and Listening - Intermediate Low

ADVISE: ESLN 3400 or placement in ESLN 3500

Low intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Comprehension of adapted and some authentic narrative and informational oral texts. Participation in discussions on career, social, and academic topics.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit
ESLF 5785, Speaking and Listening - Intermediate High

ADVISE: ESLN 3600 or placement in ESLN 3700

High intermediate speaking and listening focus course. Extended communication on a wide range of academic, social, and career-related topics. Comprehension of a wide variety of adapted and authentic literary and informational spoken texts.

Units: 0
Credit type: Noncredit