NONCREDIT COURSES: ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

If you want to learn to speak English, enroll in our English as a Second Language (ESL) program. We offer up to seven levels of literacy/ESL instruction, leading up to the Vocational English as a Second Language (VSEL) program.

Literacy & Pre-Level

For students with no experience in English. Recognize and use common English words.

Levels 1 & 2

Develop basic spoken and written English for everyday needs.

Levels 3 & 4

Increase conversational fluency, vocabulary and grammar accuracy.

Levels 5 & 6

Focus language learning toward personal academic and vocational goals. This level prepares you to advance to VSEL.

Vocational English as a Second Language (VSEL)

Combines noncredit, advanced-level ESL with credit, vocational classes to help advance students move into college credit programs at Mt. SAC.

For current courses offerings, class descriptions, and class sessions, see the Schedule of Classes.