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English as a Second Language (ESL)

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Welcome to the College of Alameda ESOL department for non-native English learners! We are a small and special English program dedicated to helping you reach your goals in English.

Visit the ESOL Onboarding site.

  • Everyday use
  • Academic purposes (college and university)
  • Vocational and career purposes
  • Beginner beginners (non-credit)- link to page with SLO’s and class descriptions
  • Beginners (level 1)- link page with SLO’s & class descriptions for level 1
  • Intermediate learners (level 2)- link
  • High-intermediate learners (level 3)- link
  • Advanced learners (level 4) – link
  • Grammar
  • Listening and Speaking
  • Reading and Writing
  • Conversation
  • Pronunciation
  • Do you need help becoming a new student and understanding Guided Self-Placement (link to GSP)
  • Do you need help enrolling in classes (link to a page with Johanna’s videos and COA new student page)
  • Do you have questions about our ESOL program?

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