ESOL 008  Educational Interviewing  (1-3)

Beginning-level of ESOL for students who who are permanent resident of the state of Washington. These students have limited literacy or are non-literate in their own language . Students begin to learn letters and numbers. Students learn some basic words and phrases. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 011  English for Speakers of Other Languages-Level 1  (1-15)

Beginning-level of ESOL for students who are permanent resident of Washington state. Students study time, money, family, be verb, and other common present tense verbs. Students begin to understand and use more authentic speech in describing their daily activities. Students read short simplified paragraphs on everyday subjects and write simple sentences on familiar topics. Students learn organizational skills and learn to function in a classroom setting. PREREQUISITE: ESOL 011, placement test, and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 013  English for Speakers of Other Languages Level 3  (1-15)

Low-intermediate level of ESOL for students who are permanent resident of Washington state. Students listen to and talk about familiar topics relating to their community and work, and read multi-paragraph texts and simple stories. Students use vocabulary and grammar to write a narrative paragraph on familiar subjects, and express their needs including asking questions and communicating personal information. PREREQUISITE: ESOL 013, placement test, and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 015  English for Speakers of Other Languages-Level 5  (1-15)

Advanced level of ESOL for students who are permanent resident of Washington state. Students listen to native-speaker level of English for authentic purposes, participate in discussions, and give short presentations. Students read extended English passages and write basic essays on many topics. Students use vocabulary and grammar to speak and write effectively for complex purposes such as applying for a loan or a job. Students develop advanced English learning skills and strategies needed to, for example, be spokesperson for themselves or children in a school. PREREQUISTIE: ESOL 015, placement test and instructor’s permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 016.1  ESOL Level 6-Speaking and Listening  (1-6)

Advanced level of ESOL for students who are permanent resident of Washington state. Students read extended and complicated written passages in English on academic topics. Students use vocabulary and grammar to write effectively. Students develop English learning skills and strategies to be successful in college classes. PREREQUISITE: ESOL 015, placement test, and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 017  Community-Based ESOL Level 1  (1-10)

Beginning-level community-based English class for ESOL students who are permanent resident of Washington state. These students are generally literate in their first language, but have no English or limited English. These students may have some verbal skills, but little or no reading/writing skills. Students study phonics, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students learn organizational skills, how to function in a classroom, and work collaboratively with classmates, aides and teachers. PREREQUISITE: ESOL 017, or placement test and instructor’s permission.

ESOL 019  Community-Based ESOL Level 3  (1-10)

The literacy level ESOL movie listening class focusing on listening and speaking skills. Students listen to and talk about a movie they watch in class. Students improve their global and discreet listening skills, learn strategies for understanding spoken English, learn new words in context, and increase their understanding of American culture. There are reading and writing opportunities appropriate to students levels. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 022  ESOL Movie Listening Level 2  (1-5)

High-beginning level ESOL movie listening class focusing on listening and speaking skills. Students listen to and talk about a movie they watch in class. Students improve their global and discreet listening skills, learn strategies for understanding spoken English, learn new words in context, and increase their understanding of American culture. There are reading and writing opportunities appropriate to students levels. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 024  ESOL Movie Listening Level 4   (1-5)

High-intermediate level ESOL movie listening class focusing on listening and speaking skills. Students listen to and talk about a movie they watch in class. Students improve their global and discreet listening skills, learn strategies for understanding spoken English, learn new words in context, and increase their understanding of American culture. There are reading and writing opportunities appropriate to students levels. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 026  ESOL Movie Listening Level 6  (1-5)

Provides beginning ESOL students with language practice opportunities to share ideas, opinions and experiences. Students become active participants in conversations and improve their ability to manage conversations. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 032  ESOL Conversation 2  (1-5)

Provides beginning ESOL students with language practice opportunities to share ideas, opinions and experiences. Students become active participants in conversations and improve their ability to manage conversations. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 034  ESOL Citizenship Preparation Level 4  (1-4)

For current students in ESOL 014, 015 or 016 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. PREREQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in ESOL 015 plus teacher recommendation. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 036  ESOL Citizenship Preparation Level 6   (1-4)

Assists participants in preparing for the U.S. naturalization examination and interview. Focuses on correctly completing application, studying materials necessary to pass the interview and examination, and practicing examination/interview skills. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 046  English Grammar for Level 2  (1-5)

Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students will enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and they will discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students will become familiar with basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students will study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 051  Technology Assisted Language Learning-Level 2  (1-5)

Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students will enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and they will discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students will become familiar with basic computing skills needed as a worker, community member, family member and student. Students will study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission.This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 054  Technology Assisted Language Learning-Level 4  (1-5)

Provides students at all levels of English with opportunities to learn and use English through technology, extensive reading, and conversation groups. As they use technology, ESOL students enhance the ESOL language instruction they receive in other classes, and they discover new ways to improve their language learning skills. Students also acquire basic computing skills needed for today’s workforce. Students study individually, with the instructor, in small groups, and together as a whole class. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 056  Technology Assisted Language Learning-Level 6  (1-5)

For current students in ESOL Level 2 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 063  ESOL Writing Support-Level 3  (1-5)

For current students in ESOL 014, 015, or 016 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 065  ESOL Writing Support-Level 5  (1-4)

For current students in ESOL 014, 015, or 016 who want to improve their writing skills, and especially for students who have stronger speaking/listening skills than reading/writing skills for their level. PREREQUISITE: Instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 092  Special Topics 2  (1-15)

Prepares ESOL students to enter an I-BEST program. Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as Early Childhood Education, Welding, or Health Services. For ESOL students in Level 2. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate assessment score and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 094  Special Topics 4  (1-15)

Course content varies each time it is offered. It may include English language skills for specific content areas such as STARS certification for childcare workers, English language skills for Welding (integrated or in cooperation with the professional/technical program), or English language skills for Health Services. For ESOL students in levels 4-6. PREREQUISITE: Appropriate assessment score and instructor's permission. This is a pass/no credit course.

ESOL 096  Special Topics 6  (1-15)