English as Second Language (ESL)
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ESL Placement
You have a right to take credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. If you want to take English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, you need to complete an Math, English and ESL Placement Tool. If you have problems or questions about the ESL Guided Self Placement, use the ENTER PLACEMENT AND PREREQUISITES LOBBY or SWCassessment@swccd.edu to get help
Program Awards
Have a questions? we're here to help - contact Academic Counseling
Language Acquisition Center
The Language Acquisition Center is a special computer lab just for ESL and language students to do schoolwork. Headphones and language learning software are provided! Contact Ruel Flores at Ruel Flores for hours and information.
Spanish-to-English Associate Teacher Certificate
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Entry Level ESL Certificate (Noncredit)
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ESL College Readiness Certificate (Noncredit)
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Certified Nursing Assistant Language and Academic Support Certificate (Noncredit)
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Medical Office Professional Language and Academic Support Certificate (Noncredit)
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Patient Care Coordinator Language and Academic Support Certificate (Noncredit)
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What is Academic ESL?
Academic ESL classes will prepare you to succeed in college and also in professional work environments. For example, you will learn to read academic texts (books, articles, websites), write academic texts (summaries, paragraphs, essays), listen to lectures and take notes, analyze and write from sources, and much more.
Is Academic ESL for me?
If you want to have a career, take college classes, get a better job, or help your
kids succeed in school, these are classes for you.
Do I need to take an assessment to know my level?
You can! If you want to start at level 1 (ESL 29), you don't need to take an assessment. If you feel you can start at a more advanced level, you need to complete the ESL Guided Self Placement process.
I speak English well. Should I take ESL classes or English classes?
English as a second language instructors are prepared to help nonnative English speakers, so they know how to help you go from a low level of reading and writing to an advanced level. They can also help you develop your grammar quickly. If you want to improve your grammar, listening and speaking skills and English is your second language, the ESL program is right for you.
To find your level in the academic ESL program contact the Southwestern College Assessment Center: (619) 482-6385, swcassessment@swccd.edu
Noncredit ESL
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What is noncredit ESL? Is noncredit ESL for me? Do I need to take a test to check what level to start? What courses can I take right now? |
Noncredit ESL Courses
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Registration is now open!
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Virtual Chat
We are here to support each of our student’s needs. Chat live on Cranium Café by finding an online staff member below. To learn more, visit the Virtual Welcome Center. Our student service specialists have their hours of availability listed on their profile cards. If a team member's hours are not reflective of their availability, they are likely supporting another student. We give each of our students the individual attention and time they deserve. Thank you for your patience.
Video chat with English as Second Language & Services (ESL)