English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
Las Positas College has a comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. It includes six levels of instruction: two semesters of beginning, two semesters of intermediate and two semesters of advanced courses. The program focuses on academic languge skills: reading, writing, grammar, and listening and speaking. To complement the instructional program, the College provides assessment, counseling, orientation and special support services, such as tutoring for all ESL and International students.
Lower Beginning
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 1A | Beginning Grammar | 130 A | 2 |
| Beginning Writing/ Reading | 131 A | 6 | |
| Beginning Oral Communication * | 133 | 2 |
Upper Beginning
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 1B | Beginning Grammar | 130B | 2 |
| Beginning Writing/ Reading | 131B | 6 | |
| Beginning Oral Communication * | 133 | 2 |
Lower Intermediate
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 2A | Intermediate Grammar | 120A | 2 |
| Intermediate Writing/ Reading | 121A | 6 | |
| Intermediate Oral Communication * | 123 | 2 | |
| Pronunciation of English * | 126 | 2 |
Upper Intermediate
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 2B | Intermediate Grammar | 120B | 2 |
| Intermediate Writing/ Reading | 121B | 6 | |
| Intermediate Oral Communication * | 123 | 2 | |
| Pronunciation of English * | 126 | 2 |
Lower Advanced
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 3A | Advanced Reading/ Composition | 24 | 6 |
| College Grammar * | 23 | 3 |
Upper Advanced
Level |
Course Title |
Course # |
Units |
| 3B | Advanced Reading/ Writing | 25 | 6 |
| Advanced Editing * | 26 | 3 |
* elective courses
For more information on the ESL program at Las Positas College go to the ESL Program Website.
