ESL Courses

There are multiple ways to achieve your goals! If you are a beginner, you can enroll at a local adult school. Once you reach intermediate level, you can enroll at Delta College.

Tip: Some English as a Second Language classes (starting with a "1") are noncredit. These classes are free, accessible to all, have no residency requirements, are available in person and online, and can lead to a certificate!

Level 1 is not offered at Delta College. But don't worry! These courses are offered through local adult schools. You can start there, and then enroll at Delta.

Stockton School for Adults: (209) 933-7455
Manteca Adult School: (209) 858-7330
Lodi Adult School: (209) 331-7605
Tracy Adult School: (209) 830-3384

These courses are available at Delta College!

ESL 80 /180 - Speaking/Listening (3 units): This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and speaking skills. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid the student in developing language proficiency.
ESL 81/181 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, and paragraph writing.
ESL 82/182 - Reading/Writing (5 units): This course focuses on reading strategies, comprehension, and paragraph writing.

If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

These courses are available at Delta College!

ESL 83/183 - Speaking/Listening (3 unit): This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and note-taking skills of spoken English in academic situations. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid the student in developing language proficiency.
ESL 84/184 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, and paragraph and short-essay writing.
ESL 85/185 - Reading/Writing (5 Units): This course focuses on reading strategies, comprehension, and paragraph and short-essay writing.
If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

These courses are available at Delta College!

ESL 86/186 - Speaking/Listening (3 units): This course is designed to develop listening comprehension and note-taking skills of spoken English in academic and professional situations. Audio equipment and computers are available to aid the student in developing language proficiency.
ESL 87/187 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence combining, vocabulary, and paragraph and essay writing.
ESL 88/188 - Reading/Writing (5 units): This course focuses on reading strategies, fluency, comprehension, and paragraph and essay writing.

If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

These courses are available at Delta College!

ESL 89/189: This course solidifies the student's foundation in academic English. It focuses on complex grammar and language structures applicable to academic writing by focusing on academic language used to write expository essays. This course also provides students with advanced strategies for editing their own writing.
ESL 59/159: This course solidifies the student's foundation in English in preparation for higher employment or for success in a vocational or academic program. It focuses on advanced reading strategies, fluency, academic vocabulary, and essay writing. An emphasis will be placed on composing coherent, logical, expository essays based on a thorough analysis of complex texts, as well as utilizing advanced English language structure and vocabulary.

If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

After completing ESL 59/159, you should take English C1000E.

ENG C1000E - Reading and Composition with support: This course is a transfer-level, college freshman English composition course comparable to those courses offered by the state college systems.

You may sign up for any open English C1000E course.

Transfer-level English is within your reach! You can do this!

About ESL Courses

ESL Courses

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About ESL Courses

ESL Courses

Level 1: Beginning College ESL

Level 2: Intermediate I

Level 3: Intermediate II

Level 4: Advanced I

Level 5: Advanced II

Level 6: College-Level English

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