English as a Second Language

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Welcome to English as a Second Language


ESL Certificate Ceremony 2009

Pictures from 5 de mayo event

Program Description

This series of courses is designed to aid the resident and international student, for whom English is a second or foreign language, to master basic communication skills necessary to make reasonable progress in an American community college environment. Students do not need to take the TOEFL and can enroll in regular college courses after studying English. This program offers courses for beginning to advanced students.

Assessment/Advisementll new students take an assessment test which places them in the courses appropriate to their abilities.

Faculty & Offices

Priscilla Butler Chair (ESL-20, ext. 3619)

Gail Reynolds, (ESL-16, ext. 2696)
Paul McGarry, (ESL-19, ext. 2699)
Julie Alpert Wood (ESL-7, ext. 2514)
Robin Goodnough (ESL-15, ext. 2521)
Dolores Howard (ESL-21, ext. 2242)
Betsy Cassriel (ESL-15, ext. 2928)
Elida Moreno (ESL-13, ext. 2685)
Federico Peinado (ESL-9, ext. 2489)
Roberto Robledo (ESL-8, ext. 2469)
Marit ter Mate-Martinsen (ESL-21, ext. 3040)

ESL Hourly Instructors' Office (ESL-13, ext. 2339)
Administrative Assistant: Raquel Alvarado (ESL-2, ext. 2320)


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