ESL: English as a Second Language

For students whose primary language is not English.

• TLC 016  ESL Speaking and Listening I - A
  Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations.
• TLC 017  ESL Speaking and Listening I - B
  Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations.

• TLC 026  ESL Speaking and Listening II - A
  Basic vocabulary is introduced in units covering everyday living situations.
• TLC 027  ESL Speaking and Listening II - B
  An overview of basic English skills covering the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing, as used in everyday living.

• TLC 028  ESL Reading and Writing I - A
  Read stories to develop basic English skills, including comprehension, vocabulary, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation.
• TLC 029  ESL Reading and Writing I - B
  Read stories to develop basic English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verb tenses, parts of speech, writing and punctuation.

• TLC 030  New Readers III - A
  Introduction to third level of reading, writing, mathematics and science skills. Students work with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on expanding sight and written vocabulary.
• TLC 035  New Readers III - B
  Continuation of third-level reading and writing skills. Students work with a tutor and independently to develop mastery of course objectives and personal literacy goals. Emphasis on developing study skills and written expression. Geography and science units are included.

• TLC 036  ESL Speaking and Listening III - A
  Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation.
• TLC 037  ESL Speakingand Listening III - B
  Basic communication skills necessary to function in an English-speaking society. Introduces vocabulary in listening, speaking, reading and writing activities with special attention to document literacy and pronunciation.

• TLC 038  ESL Reading and Writing II - A
  A literature-based course that refines English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, sentence structure, verbs, tense, homonyms, writing and punctuation.
• TLC 039  ESL Reading and Writing III
  Literature-based course that develops English skills in comprehension, vocabulary development, idioms, literary terms, critical thinking and writing of compositions.