ELLIS Center (formerly ESL Lab)
The ELLIS Center is the English Language Learner and Immigrant Support Center. We support English as a Second Language (ESL) students to help improve success rates in all classes.
The ELLIS Center has a computer lab and has a wealth of materials, carefully arranged and selected for your specific level and focus. There are student tutors and an instructional assistant present during all hours that the lab is open, as well as an ESL faculty member, all happy to assist all students enrolled in the lab courses.
What are my options to get help or practice English?
Tutoring When I Need It
Students can get help on assignments when they need it. This is free and has no requirements.
You can enroll in HSER 1000 (17790) or just come to the ELLIS Center (Rodda Hall South, RHS 328) during open hours and we will help you.
Students do not need to make an appointment to meet with a tutor.
Enroll in a Lab Course
Students taking ESL Reading + Writing, ESLG (Grammar), ESLL (Listening/Speaking), or other ESL classes should register for 0.5 units of an ESL Lab course.
| Level | Core Class | Skills Lab | Support Lab |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | ESL 37 | ESLLAB 30 | |
| ESLG 31, ESLL 31 | ESLLAB 31 | ||
| 40 | ESL 47 | ESLLAB 40 | |
| ESLG 41, ESLL 41 | ESLLAB 41 | ||
| 50 |
ESL 55 |
ESLLAB 50 | |
| ESLG 51, ESLL 51 | ESLLAB 51 | ||
| 310 |
ESL 315 |
ESLLAB 60 | |
| ESLG 310, ESL 114 | ESLLAB 61 | ||
| 320 |
ESL 325 |
ESLLAB 70 | |
| ESLG 320 | ESLLAB 71 | ||
| 340 | ESLW 340 | ESLLAB 80 |
Labs are highly recommended for more skill-building, academic support, practice time, and increased contact with instructors to improve your chances of success in every course. You are required to attend 27 hours of lab to pass. This is about 2 hours of lab per week. There is no homework assigned in lab classes.
Related Links
English as a Second Language Program
The English as a Second Language (ESL) program offers language classes at six levels, from beginning to advanced (graduation competency).
Contact
Email: SiddiqS@scc.losrios.edu
Email: StepancL@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2324
Phone: (916) 558-2326
Hours
In-Person
Rodda Hall South RHS-328
- Monday to Thursday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Online
Find our Zoom Room in Canvas
- Monday :
9:00 am to 5:00 pm - Wednesday:
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
West Sacramento Center
Contact your ESL course or lab instructor.
Location
Rodda Hall South, RHS 328
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822