English as a Second Language Noncredit

The English as a Second Language Noncredit (ESLN) program consists of a series of courses which meet the needs of students not fluent in English. The program offers six levels of English, ranging from a Foundations level for true beginners to a low-advanced Level 5. Students acquire the skills required for their daily lives and prepare themselves to enter high school completion, vocational, or academic programs. Students can enroll in comprehensive courses, which are 3-hour multi-skills classes (M-Th) or in conversation and pronunciation courses, which help students enhance speaking, listening, and pronunciation proficiency. In addition, students can enroll in vocational ESLN courses, as well as a computer literacy class to prepare them for employment.

Classes are open-entry, thereby allowing students to register at any time during the school year. Classes are held day and evening at Palm Desert, Indio, and other off-campus locations.

Anyone 18 years of age and older regardless of their educational background is welcome to enroll in this program.

The ESLN program also offers three noncredit certificate options to students. The English Proficiency Certificate focuses on the essential English language skills needed in day-to-day living and working situations. The Academic English Certificate is for students who are planning on pursuing a college degree or vocational certificate. The Certificate of Completion in Vocational ESL Noncredit is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students for employment in a variety of fields. Please refer to the sequence of noncredit ESL courses required for these certificates. For more information, please call 760.776.7348 or email abepd@collegeofthedesert.edu.

Interested students may also consider coursework in ESL.

Inglés Como Segundo Idioma No Credito

El programa de inglés como segundo idioma sin crédito (ESLN) consiste de una serie de cursos para estudiantes que no dominan el inglés. El programa ofrece seis niveles de inglés, empezando con un nivel básico para verdaderos principiantes, hasta el nivel 5, que es nivel bajo-avanzado. En este programa, los estudiantes aprenden inglés para su vida diaria y después de completar el programa de ESLN, pueden ingresarse en programas vocacionales o académicos. Los estudiantes pueden inscribirse en cursos integrales, que son clases de habilidades múltiples de 3 horas (lunes-jueves), o en cursos de conversación y pronunciación que ayudan a los estudiantes a conversar en inglés y mejorar su comprensión auditiva y pronunciación. Los estudiantes también pueden inscribirse en cursos de inglés para el trabajo (VESL) en donde practican el inglés que se usa en el empleo o donde aprenden a usar una computadora.

Las clases son de entrada abierta, permitiendo que los estudiantes se registren en cualquier momento durante el año escolar. Las clases se llevan a cabo día y noche en Palm Desert, Indio, y en otros sitios fuera del campus.

Todas las personas mayores de 18 años, independientemente de su nivel educativo, pueden inscribirse en este programa.

El programa ESLN también ofrece tres opciones de certificados sin crédito. El Certificado de English Proficiency se enfoca en el inglés necesario en situaciones de vida diaria y trabajo. El Certificado de Inglés Académico es para estudiantes que planean obtener un título universitario o un certificado vocacional. El Certificado Vocacional de ESLN consiste de una secuencia de cursos que preparan a los estudiantes para el empleo. Consulte la secuencia de cursos de ESLN requeridos para estos certificados. Para obtener más información, llame al 760.776.7348 o mande un correo electrónico a abepd@collegeofthedesert.edu

Los estudiantes interesados también pueden considerar cursos en ESL.

Advisors:

Alison Airhart-Bolze 
aairhart@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.568.7509

Maria Elena Cruz Santoyo
ecruzsantoyo@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.776.7293

Renate Senters
rsenters@collegeofthedesert.edu 
760.568.3201

Fred Vescial
fvescial@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.776.7298

ESLN 309A  ESL - Foundations   Units: 0

This foundation-level comprehensive English as a Second Language course emphasizes the development of the very basic English literacy skills. This course is for ESLN students who require basic skills development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 310A  ESL - Comprehensive I   Units: 0

This Level I (low-beginning) comprehensive English as a Second Language course introduces students to the main structures of functional American grammar and stresses the simple present and present continuous tenses in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 309A or self-placement or instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 310B  ESL - Comprehensive II   Units: 0

This Level II comprehensive English as a Second Language course reinforces previously learned grammatical structures, as well as reading, writing, listening and speaking skills from Level I, with emphasis on developing a higher level of fluency in these areas.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310A or self-placement or instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 310C  ESL - Comprehensive III   Units: 0

This Level III comprehensive English as a Second Language course reinforces grammatical structures, as well as reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills from Levels I and II and stresses the past, present perfect, and present perfect progressive tenses. Emphasis is placed on expanding the students' oral, reading, and writing fluency in English.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310B or self-placement or instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 310D  ESL - Comprehensive IV   Units: 0

This Level IV comprehensive English as a Second Language course reinforces grammatical structures from Level III and stresses verb patterns and use of gerunds and infinitives. Emphasis is on developing the student's reading and oral fluency and the ability to compose a paragraph using Standard English word order and learned conventions.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310C or self-placement or instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 310E  ESL - Comprehensive V   Units: 0

This Level V comprehensive course provides a bridge for non-credit non-native speakers of English preparing to enroll in credit academic and vocational classes. The course provides a basic introduction to the writing process and the development of critical-thinking skills. The course emphasizes communication fluency in authentic personal and academic modes.
Noncredit Hours: 192                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310D or self-placement or instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 360A  Vocational ESL for the Workplace I   Units: 0

Vocational English as a Second Language for the Workplace I focuses on language skills and cultural competency necessary for the workplace. Students learn employment-related language and understand the culture and expectations of their new environment and workplace.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310B or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or instructor recommendation.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 360B  Vocational ESL for the Workplace II   Units: 0

Vocational English as a Second Language for the Workplace II reinforces the skills taught in the first course of the series. Students continue to acquire employment-related vocabulary and get more in-depth information about strategies to obtain employment and be successful at work.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 360A or ESLN 310C or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or instructor recommendation.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 387A  ESL Conversation & Vocabulary - Foundations   Units: 0

This foundations-level course in English as a Second Language Conversation focuses on vocabulary building and communication skills relevant to the students' daily lives.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: None
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 388A  ESL Conversation I - Low Beginning   Units: 0

This first level course in English as a Second Language Conversation focuses on simple communication skills relevant to the students' daily lives.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 387A or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 388B  ESL Conversation II - High Beginning   Units: 0

This second level course in English as a Second Language Conversation reinforces skills taught in Level I and emphasizes vocabulary and phrases used in real-life situations.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 388A or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 388C  ESL Conversation III - Low Intermediate   Units: 0

This third level course in English as a Second Language Conversation reinforces skills presented in Level II and emphasizes skills needed to communicate in small group situations.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 388B or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 388D  ESL Conversation IV - High Intermediate   Units: 0

This fourth-level course in English as a Second Language Conversation focuses on extended use of oral language in various conversational situations. Students engage in conversations, discussions, and presentations.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 388C or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 388E  ESL Conversation V - Low Advanced   Units: 0

This fifth-level course in English as a Second Language Conversation focuses on refining conversation skills within the context of life in the U.S. and current topics. Students will engage in conversations, discussions, and presentations.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 388D or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 389A  ESL - Introductory Computer Skills   Units: 0

The Introductory Computer Skills course for ESL noncredit students focuses on the acquisition of computer terminology and a basic understanding of computer technology. Students will continue to develop their English language skills using a computer.
Noncredit Hours: 64                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310C or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 390A  ESL - Pronunciation & Vocabulary 1   Units: 0

This noncredit course is designed to help high-beginning to low-intermediate level students to better communicate orally through practice in recognition and production of the sounds, syllables, stress, and intonation of Standard American English words. In addition, students will learn about word meaning and usage and receive help with common errors for conversation purposes. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in oral production through enhanced clarity of communication as well as vocabulary acquisition.
Noncredit Hours: 48                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310A or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN 390B  ESL - Pronunciation & Vocabulary 2   Units: 0

This noncredit course is designed to help high-intermediate to low-advanced level students to better communicate orally through practice in recognition and production of the sounds, syllables, rhythm, and intonation of Standard American English words. In addition, students will learn about word meaning and usage and receive help with common errors for conversation purposes. Emphasis is placed on developing confidence in oral production through enhanced clarity of communication as well as vocabulary acquisition.
Noncredit Hours: 48                                        Repeatable: Yes
Grading: Pass/No Pass
Prerequisite: ESLN 310C or ESLN 390A or appropriate ESLN Placement Test or Instructor recommendation.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: None
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: NONC
COD GE: None                 CSU GE: None                 IGETC: None

ESLN L1  ESLN Placement Test Level 1   Units: 0

ESLN L2  ESLN Placement Test Level 2   Units: 0

ESLN L3  ESLN Placement Test Level 3   Units: 0

ESLN L4  ESLN Placement Test Level 4   Units: 0

ESLN L5  ESLN Placement Test Level 5   Units: 0

ESLN V310D  ESLN 310D VALIDATED   Units: 0