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English as a Second Language

ESL 334A 3.0 Units ESL 373L ESL 373 Lab 0.5 Unit
Introductory Integrated ESL Skills: Reading, Writing, and Corequisite: ESL 373.
Grammar Part 1 Hours: 24-27 lab.
Prerequisite: LOEP Assessment test score up to 30. Provides structured listening comprehension and
Hours: 48-54 lecture. pronunciation practice, basic grammar practice, notetaking
The first half of a two-semester introductory integrated practice and elementary word processing practice for
skills course, introducing the reading, writing and students new to the English language who wish to
grammar skills for low-intermediate level non-native improve their own ability to speak and understand clearly.
English speakers. Students will study vocabulary and Instruction is individualized. Materials for the Lab may be
comprehension strategies, compose paragraphs and purchasd in the Solano College Bookstore.
develop familiarity with basic English sentence patterns
and verb forms. Not available to students who have ESL 374 Fundamentals of ESL Grammar 3.0 Units
completed ESL 334. Course Advisory: Familiarity with basic reading and writing
skills, English alphabet letter names, numbers, and ability
ESL 334B 3.0 Units to follow directions and ESL Assessment Test Score:
Introductory Integrated ESL Skills: Reading, Writing, and Level 3.
Grammar Part 2 Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Prerequisite: LOEP Assessment test scores up to 30. The major goals of this course are increasing fluency and
Course Advisory: ESL 334A with a minimum grade of C. comprehension in speaking, listening, reading and writing
Hours: 48-54 lecture. English through the careful, guided study of grammar:
The second half of a two-semester introductory integrated Present, future and past verb tenses, singular and plural
skills course, introducing the reading, writing and nouns, constructing simple sentences, special verbs and
grammar skills for low-intermediate level non-native patterns, idioms to facilitate communication, spelling
English speakers. Students will study vocabulary and and study skills for learning a language. Attendance,
comprehension strategies, compose paragraphs and participation, completion of quizzes and homework
develop familiarity with basic English sentence patterns assignments requiring reading and writing will determine
and verb forms. Not available to students who have the student’s success in completing the course.
completed ESL 334.
ESL 534A 0.0 Unit
ESL 373 ESL Basic Oral Communication Skills 3.0 Units Introductory Integrated ESL Skills: Reading, Writing and
Corequisite: ESL 373L. Grammar Part 1
Course Advisory: Familiarity with basic reading and writing Course Advisory: Familiarity with basic reading and writing
skills, English alphabet letter names, numbers, and ability skills, English alphabet letter names, numbers, and ability
to follow directions and ESL Assessment Test Score: to follow directions, and ESL test score for “Level 1.”
Level 3. Hours: 48-54 lecture.
Hours: 48-54 lecture. The first half of a non-credit, two-semester introductory
For students still developing fluency in spoken English, this integrated skills course. This course introduces reading,
course offers practice in mastering the patterns of spoken writing and grammar skills for low-intermediate level
American English through study of the English sound English learners. Students will study vocabulary and
system (pronunciation), conversation strategies, related comprehension strategies, compose paragraphs and
grammar, writing, and spelling at a high-beginning level of develop familiarity with basic English sentence patterns
proficiency with oral communication and listening as and verb forms.
the focus.

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