English as a Second Language Noncredit
Overview
The English as a Second Language (ESL) Department serves multilingual students, non-native speakers, long-term residents and international students who need instruction in the English language.
The courses in English as a Second Language Noncredit are part of our Noncredit Education offerings.
- Dean Jon Hanson
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Department Chair
Joanna Prado
- Phone (916) 558-2324
- Email AguirrS2@scc.losrios.edu
English as a Second Language - Noncredit (ESLNC) Courses
ESLNC 9011 Noncredit ESL Grammar Foundations 2
- Units:0
- Hours:108 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is for new English language learners who want to know more about basic grammar and how to put sentences together in English. We will review the alphabet, as well as the simple present, simple past, and present continuous verb tenses. We will practice using this grammar by applying it to everyday situations, such as introducing yourself, talking about your past, and/or talking about what you are doing now. This is for students who are very new to English and want to become more comfortable writing and speaking simple sentences. This is a repeatable non-credit course which is free for students.
ESLNC 9012 Noncredit ESL Communication Foundations 2
- Units:0
- Hours:108 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is for non-native speakers of English, and would be helpful for people who are new to the United States. In this class students will learn how to have simple conversations in English for everyday situations. For example, students may role play checking out at the grocery store, answering questions at the doctor’s office, or ordering at a restaurant. The lessons will center on building communication skills through simple conversations about family, work, community, and everyday needs, with an additional focus on American culture. Students will also review the English alphabet and learn the sounds of English. Students should be prepared to talk to everyone in the class, as the main focus will be on speaking skills. This is a repeatable non-credit course which is free for students.
ESLNC 9021 Noncredit ESL Grammar Foundations 3
- Units:0
- Hours:108 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course focuses on fundamental grammar skills, including parts of speech, sentence structure, and basic verb tenses necessary for writing. Students will learn to make sentences and questions in the simple present, simple past, and simple future tenses. This course is ideal for students who are forming a basic understanding of English grammar. Students in this class should already feel comfortable using the alphabet and writing basic sentences such as “My name is Bob†or “I live in Sacramento.†We will build on those skills in this class so that by the end, students are also able to write questions and statements, and name parts of speech. This is a repeatable non-credit course which is free for students.
ESLNC 9022 Noncredit ESL Communication Foundations 3
- Units:0
- Hours:108 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2026
This course is for non-native speakers of English and would be helpful for people who are new to the United States. In this class students will learn how to speak English for everyday situations, for example making a doctor’s appointment, or meeting new people at work. The lessons will center on building communication skills through simple conversations about family, work, community, and everyday needs, with an additional focus on American culture. The sounds of American English and basics of pronunciation will also be covered. Students should be prepared to talk to everyone in the class, as the main focus will be on speaking skills. This is a repeatable non-credit course which is free for students.