English as a Second Language (ESL)

ESL Courses

The English as a Second Language (ESL) program at San Joaquin Delta College is designed to improve the communication skills of students who speak English as a second language. The ESL program helps you prepare for advancement in the workplace and success in college programs. We provide:

Four levels of instruction for ESL students: Intermediate I, Intermediate II, Advanced I, and Advanced II

Courses leading up to university-transferable English (Eng 1A) and/or career-specific training programs

Courses in reading/writing, listening/speaking, and grammar at each level

Flexible classes available to fit your schedule

Free ESL tutoring and conversation practice (Join Via Zoom)

Help with applications, course registration, and financial aid in the ESL Office

ESL Guided Self-Placement Process to determine what level courses you should take

ESL Course Sequence and Schedules

Level 1: Beginning College ESL

Level 1 is not offered at Delta College. Our level 1 equivalent courses are offered through local adult schools.

Stockton School for Adults
(209) 933-7455

Level 2: Intermediate I

ESL 80 - 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 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, and paragraph writing.

ESL 82 - Reading/Writing (5 units): This course focuses on reading strategies, comprehension, and paragraph writing.

All 2020 classes will be online, but there will be flexible online class sessions that will allow you to work with your instructor and classmates in real-time. If you need to rent a computer for the semester, please contact ESL.Lab@deltacollege.edu for help.

Level 3: Intermediate II

ESL 83 - 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 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, and paragraph and short-essay writing.

ESL 85 - Reading/Writing (5 Units): This course focuses on reading strategies, comprehension, and paragraph and short-essay writing.

Level 4: Advanced I

ESL 86 - 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 - Grammar (3 units): This course focuses on grammar and sentence combining, vocabulary, and paragraph and essay writing.

ESL 88 - Reading/Writing (5 units): This course focuses on reading strategies, fluency, comprehension, and paragraph and essay writing.

Level 5: Advanced II

After completing the advanced ESL courses, you will be recommended to take the following English classes:

ESL 89: The course description should read, "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 90: 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.

Level 6: College-Level English

After completing ESL 90, you should take English 1A + English 95.

ENG 1A - College-level Composition and Reading / English 95 - Intensive Reading and Composition Lab: This course is a transfer-level, college freshman English composition course comparable to those courses offered by the state college and university systems. It is paired with a lab class that offers intensive instruction in writing, research, reading, and critical thinking skills to promote success in a concurrent English 1A course.

You may sign up for any open English 1A + English 95 course. Be sure to sign up for both course concurrently.

Course(s)		Units
ENG 1A - English 1A: Reading and Composition Class		3
ENG 95 - English 95: Intensive Reading and Composition Lab		1

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