The library reopens 9 am, Monday, July 6

ESL Services

ESL Update

There will be no in-person Summer quarter classes or tutoring (June 29-September 5).

The ESL Lab and tutoring are unavailable until further notice.

Online ESL Resources

ESL Lab Hours

Monday and Wednesday: 10 am – 4 pm
Friday, Tuesday and Thursday: 2-8 pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

ESL Lab Services

The ESL Lab provides students with an introduction to the library’s ESL services, tutoring sign-in and independent online learning.

  • Dedicated computers offering software and apps for independent learning:
  • ESL collection and tutor collection available for check out.

 

Classes

Offered at three proficiency levels; conversation class for intermediate and advanced.

  • Beginning ESL
    Learn basic words to describe family, home, food and other simple phrases.
  • Intermediate ESL
    Learn simple phrases for shopping, job interviews and getting around. We’ll practice what we learn through activities and games.
  • Advanced ESL
    Learn about different forms of English grammar, such as idioms, verb tenses, metaphors and similes. We’ll practice what we learn using material from books, movies and radio.
  • Conversation Class
    Open to all student levels. Practice your English conversation skills while learning new words and common expressions.

Registration

Our instructor-led classes are held in the Training Lab. Registration for classes is by ticket registration. Twenty-four (24) tickets will be available 30 minutes before the first class on a first-come, first-served basis during the first week of each class quarter. You must attend the first class to be registered.

Tutoring

One-on-one tutoring is available for Intermediate and Advanced ESL students and recent ESL graduates. Request a tutor by filling out the ESL Student Application. Applications can be returned to the second floor Adult Desk or ESL Lab.