Program Description (ESL)

English as a Second Language classes are offered at 8 campuses and many other locations in the community. There are morning, afternoon, and evening classes at 7 different levels, from beginning to advanced. We also offer Citizenship classes, Vocational ESL classes, and college preparation classes, and a family literacy program called Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET). The CBET Program classes also provide babysitting.

English as a Second Language: SLOs

ESL students effectively listen to and speak with people of diverse backgrounds to fulfill communication tasks as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.
ESL students demonstrate appropriate reading and critical thinking skills to process information related to their roles as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.
ESL students demonstrate effective writing skills to fulfill writing tasks as workers, family members, community members, and/or lifelong learners.