The ESL Department consists of two areas: Credit ESL and Noncredit (AENG) ESL.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is the study of English deigned for non-native speakers of English. As the High Desert has become very diverse both culturally and linguistically, the need for language and cultural orientation has grown. Although not recognized as a separate major, ESL is a necessary component for success in any field for the non-native student. Non-native speakers of English need to develop academic language skill necessary to accomplish their educational goals. The ESL Department as VVC seeks to help these students develop these skills.
Areas of interest may include
- Vocational education
- Certificate program
- Associate’s degree
- Certificate of Competency
- Transfer to a four year university
This program is an intensive English language program for beginners of English and for those in the higher levels of English as a Second Language. The topics also include citizenship classes, computer and workplace literacy classes. These courses are offered for credit and non-credit.
There are 6 levels in the English as a Second Language Program. Each level is comprised of two or three core classes of Reading and Vocabulary, Writing and Grammar. Students who successfully complete Level 6 are eligible to advance into ENGL 101.0 English Composition and Reading.
ESL Level 1 – Beginning (Non-Credit Only)
- AENG 10.1 Listening & Speaking Level 1 Review, AENG 10.2 ESL/Low Begin Read/Write, AENG 10.1C Low Beginning ESL Computer Skills, AENG 1 Citizenship Preparation Level 1
ESL Level 2 - High Beginning ( Non-Credit Only)
- AENG 10.3 High Beginning Listening and Speaking, AENG 10.4 High Beginning Reading and Writing, AENG 10.4 High Beginning Reading and Writing, AENG 2 Citizenship Preparation Level 2
ESL Level 2.5 Pre – Intermediate (Non-Credit and Credit)
- AENG 10.5 ESL Level 3 Low Intermediate Listening And Speaking, ESL 23 Pre-Intermediate Reading and Vocabulary, ESL 25 , ESL 27A ,ESL 27B
ESL Level 3 – Low Intermediate (Non-Credit and Credit)
- AENG 10.7 ESL Level 4 Listening and Speaking, AENG 10.8 Writing/Grammar/Reading Level 4, ESL 33A Low Intermediate Reading and Vocabulary, ESL 35A , ESL 30A Intermediate Pronunciation I, ESL 37A
ESL Level 4 – High Intermediate (Credit and Non-Credit)
- AENG 10.9 ESL lvl 5 Bridge College & Job Success , ESL 35B , ESL 37B High Intermediate Writing & Grammar, ESL 33B Level Four High Intermediat Reading and Vocabulary, ESL 30B Intermediate Pronunciation II
ESL Level 5- Low Advanced (Credit Only)
- ESL 43 , ESL 43B High Advanced Reading and Vocabulary, ESL 45 Public Speaking for ESL Students, ESL 45A Cross Cultural Communication Skills, ESL 47A , ESL 47B Low Advanced Grammar and Writing II, ESL 48
ESL Level 6- High Advanced:
- ESL 49A Listening and Speaking and Pronunciation Level 5, ESL 49B Grammar, Writing & Reading Level 5 (Credit Only)
New students must take an ESL Assessment test to determine appropriate course level placement. The TOEFL score is not required. Students taking noncredit take the CASAS test for suggested placement.
Career Opportunities
Although ESL is not recognized as a separate major, it is a necessary component for success in any field.
Faculty
Niehus, Monika
Ruiz, Maria
Credit Information
Location
VVC Main Campus
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA
92395
Eligibility
- Classes are open to all: California residents pay $46.00/unit
Classes
- ESL levels 1-5; individual classes offered in reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking.
- Tests, homework and grades are part of each class.
- Computer Skills
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FOCUS
- Classes best prepare student for degree programs, vocational certificates, skills competency awards.
- Enroll for a 16 week, 4hrs/wk per semester in one or more classes.
ATTENDANCE
- Students must follow instructor's guidelines - usually not more than 3 absences
SUPPORT SERVICE
- EOPS, Disabled Student Program and Services, tutoring, writing lab, computer lab access and bilingual counselors.
COSTS
- All California residents pay $46/unit for enrollment plus bus pass fees.
- Financial Aid and fee waivers available.
- Students pay for class textbooks, about $60/per class.
EXTRAS
- VVTA-Bus pass included
- Student ID with photo
- Childcare available (12/unit student and low income)
ENROLLMENT
- Complete application (Eng/Spanish) available on campus or online with assistance available in ESL or Admission offices on campus
- Take assessment test
- Attend ESL orientation
- Complete Financial Aid (FAFSA application & CCPG) form if applicable
- Register for classes in Admission Office in Student Service (bldg. 52) or online through WEBADVISOR
ESL FACULTY OFFICES MAIN CAMPUS
Bldg. 21 Rm. 132 and/or 126
760-245-4271 ext. 2126Bilingual Counselors: 760-245-4271 x2713 or ext. 2388
Noncredit Information
LocationS
Hesperia High School - Off campus site
9898 Maple Ave
Hesperia, CA 92345 Free Parking (Hesperia Site)
VVC Main Campus
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA 92395 - Parking permit needed
Eligibility
- Noncredit ESL Classes (AENG) are free and open to all Nonnative English Speakers.
Classes
- ESL levels 1-5 listening and speaking, reading and writing.
- ESL/Citizenship.
- Computer Skills
FOCUS
- The NONCREDIT program is an open exit open entry program. You can sign up (with instructor's permission after the first class meeting) at any time during the semester. Tutors are available to assist with classroom activities. Software is available for supplemental learning.
- Courses are offered for immigrants eligible for educational services in Citizenship, English as a Second Language, and work force preparation. ESL classes are offered in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to prepare students for classes in mathematics, decision-making and problem solving skills for job success and entry level position. Noncredit students can repeat courses. Tutors are available to assist with classroom activities.
ATTENDANCE
- Regular attendance is encouraged to make progress
SUPPORT SERVICE
- Computer lab access
- Supplemental Software available in Communication Lab
- Student Services Bilingual Counselors and Career Counselors
COSTS
- Classes are free.
- Parking at the HHS Site is free
- Parking at VVC is by permit only
- Textbooks are provided at no cost
EXTRAS
- Student ID with photo
- VVTA-Bus pass (not mandatory)
ENROLLMENT
- Complete CCC Apply
- Take CASAS assessment test
- Attend ESL orientation
- Register for class
ESL OFFICE HESPERIA HIGH SCHOOL
Rm. W26
760-245-4271 ext. 2126 or 2128
Aprenda Inglés
Inglés Como Segundo Idioma (ESL)
ESL es el estudio de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma. El programa está diseñado para las personas en que el primer idioma no es inglés. California es un estado que es muy diverso en cultura e idiomas, donde la necesidad de aprender inglés es importantísimo para sobrevivir en la vida cotidiana estadounidense. Además el estudiante de ESL tiene que desarrollar destrezas en inglés para tener éxito en el colegio y la universidad. El programa de ESL tiene el fin asistirles en alcanzar sus metas personales y educativas.
Mejore sus habilidades de hablar, leer y escribir inglés
El colegio de Victor Valley ofrece dos programas
Crédito
Lugar
Campus principal del colegio
18422 Bear Valley Road
Victorville, CA
92395
Eligibilidad
Clases están disponibles para todos: residentes del estado de California pagan $46 por unidad
Clases
- Niveles de inglés del 1 al 6; se ofrecen clases individuales en lectura, escritura, gramática, conversación.
- Exámenes, tareas, y calificaciones son parte de la clase.
- Clases de Computación
Enfoque
- Estas clases preparan al estudiante para cursar en dirección a obtener un diploma del colegio y para certificados vocacionales (carreras cortas).
- La mayoría de las clases son de 16 semanas, 4 horas por semana.
Asistencia
- Los estudiantes deben seguir las reglas del profesor usualmente no se permiten más de 3 ausencias.
Servicio Estudiantil
- EOPS, Programa para estudiantes con discapacidad, tutoría, laboratorio de escritura, accesso a computadoras y consejeros bilingües
Costos
- Todos los residentes de California pagan $46 por unidad para inscribirse, además de el pase del autobús
- Formularios para ayuda financeiera para que sea exento de tarifas y matriculas.
- Los estudiantes deben pagar por sus libros, con un aproximado de $60 por clase.
Extras
- VVTA-pase de autobús
- Identificación con foto
- Guardería disponible (solo estudiantes de tiempo completo (12 unidades) con bajos ingresos)
Inscripciones
- Llenar el formulario (Español) en el campus del colegio con asistencia disponible del departmento o en la oficina de admisión
- Tomar el exámen de evaluación
- Atender a la orientacición de ESL
- Completar los formularios de ayuda financiera si es elegible.
- Registarse para las clases en las oficianas de admisión en el edificion 52 o puede hacerlo por internet mediante WEBADVISOR
Oficinas de ESL
Edificio 21 salones 132-126 o llamar al 760-245-4271 ext. 2126
No Crédito
Lugar
Escuela secuandaria de Hesperia (HHS)
9898 Maple Ave
Hesperia, CA
92345
y campus principal de colegio
Eligibilidad
- Clases están disponibles para todos (clases gratis)
Clases
- Niveles de inglés del 1 al 5; se ofrecen clases individuales en lectura y escritura, escuchar y hablar.
- Clases de ciudadanía estadounidense
- Clases de Computación
Enfoque
- Comunicación, con énfasis en la vida diaria.
- Preparación para el trabajo y transferirse al colegio
- La mayoría de las clases son de 2 días por semana pro 6 horas semanales o sábados por 6 horas (serán en el campus)
Asistencia
- Se alienta al estudiante a que atienda regularmente para u progreso.
Servicio Estudiantil
- EOPS, Programa para estudiantes con discapacidad, tutoría, laboratorio de escritura, accesso a computadoras y consejeros bilingües para carreras cortas.
Costos
- Clases son gratis
- Los libros son prestados en clase.
Extras
- Identificación con foto
- VVTA-pase de autobús (no es mandatorio)
Inscripciones
- Llenar el formulario (Español) en el campus del colegio con asistencia disponible del departmento o en la oficina de admisión
- Tomar el exámen de evaluación
- Atender a la orientacición de ESL
- Registarse es las clases que desea
Oficina de ESL en Hesperia
Salones W25 y W24 o llamar 760-245-4271 ext. 2126
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
This course is designed for ESL students who have very little computer literacy skills and keyboarding skills. The focus of the course is to develop keyboarding skills and language skills computer usage. Students will learn computer uses for educational purposes. This course will not apply to the Associates Degree.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of AENG 10.4 or above or qualifying test score.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English. The focus of the course is to expand and develop basic computer knowledge for ESL educational purposes. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Pass/No Pass.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of ESL 12A strongly recommended.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English. Focus is on development and practice of fundamental reading and vocabulary skills needed in academic and workplace settings. Reading skills include comprehension, understanding new vocabulary in context and scanning for specific information. Students read simplified texts on academic and vocational subjects. This course will not apply to the Associates Degree.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is for English as a Second Language students who have a level two proficiency. Student entering the course can communicate in simple and routine English and have the basic knowledge of common words and phrases. The course focuses on developing a degree of fluency when speaking to native speakers of English. Students learn to understand short spoken or recorded passages. Speaking skills include exchanging ideas and expressing opinions using a variety of speaking techniques to develop speaking fluency. This course will not apply to the Associates Degree.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is for non-native speakers of English who can understand common words, phrases, and expressions that frequently occur in familiar situations. Students will learn to develop strategies in reading and writing. Students will summarize short reading passages. Students will write short paragraphs using correct grammar, writing conventions and learned vocabulary. This course will not apply to the Associates Degree.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who wish to increase self-confidence and gain speech monitoring abilities to improve sounds of vowels and consonants and their combinations. It will introduce the basic features of English stress, rhythm and intonation. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Pass/No Pass. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: Successful completion of ESL 25 is strongly recommended.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English at the high intermediate level of ESL. Designed for students whose speech is continuing to cause communication difficulties at work, school or in social situations. Students practice stress, rhythm, and intonation to improve overall intelligibility. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Pass/No Pass.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Designed for low intermediate ESL students who wish to improve reading skills and reading comprehension. Course emphasizes reading skills, such as main ideas,comprehension, outlining, and developing vocabulary skills. Students will read short authentic texts and abridged readers and respond to reading passages. Distinguish between main and supporting ideas of a paragraph on a familiar topic. Identify relationship within a passage using context clues. Interpret simple narrative and descriptive passages on unfamiliar topics with materials with visual prompt. Predict meanings of unfamiliar vocabulary in materials rich in contextual clues. Recommended Preparation: Students should already have basic skills in decoding information and understanding at a literal level. They should be able to read and understand short, authentic texts such as letter and instructions. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is the fourth of a six part series of reading and vocabulary courses in the ESL program. It designed for non-native speakers of English who wish to improve reading proficiency in English. Students will learn a variety of reading skills and comprehension strategies. Student will read and write books reports. Students will learn to access a variety of technology based reading resources to further develop their reading skills. Pass/No Pass. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 33A
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is for non-native speakers of English who are entering the intermediate level of English. In this course, students continue to develop speaking fluency and listening skills. They learn to deliver presentations, learn to use academic vocabulary and expressions in various social and academic contexts. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 26A or Successfully completed any Pre-Intermediate level ESL coursework or equivelent.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course helps non-native English students entering a Low-Intermediate level in reading, writing and grammar. Students will be introduced to a variety of reading strategies and skills to improve English proficiency and reading comprehension. Students will write short paragraphs on a variety of topics.They learn to apply principles of level appropriate grammar as they write. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 23 or Successfully completed any Pre-Intermediate level coursework or placement scores.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Students at this level learn and apply rules of English grammar and structure for use in oral and written communication. This course provides practice in areas such as common verb tenses, question forms, and expressions of ability, permission, and advice. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Grade Option.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 23, ESL 25, ESL 27A, and ESL 27B
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course helps students at the high intermediate level develop writing and grammar skills appropriate for educational and personal success. Students write compositions on a variety of topics. They learn to apply principles of grammar as they write. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Pass/No Pass.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 37A or appropriate score on ESL assessment test
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for ESL students who wish to continue developing listening and speaking skills in English. Students practice a variety of speeches on academic topics and job related activities, such as role play, simulation exercises, and conversational activities. Students practice giving opinions and reaching agreement. Students use listening comprehension skills at the high-intermediate level and decode lectures delivered at this level. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 35A or appropriate score on ESL Assessment
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course helps non-native English students entering a High Intermediate level in reading, writing and grammar. Students will learn a variety of reading strategies and skills to improve English proficiency. Students will write compositions on a variety of topics.They learn to apply principles of grammar as they write. Grade Option This course does not apply to the associates degree. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Designed for non-native speakers of English who are nearing advanced proficiency in reading. The emphasis is building on reading comprehension, reading longer passages, identifying transitional phrases, building vocabulary, critical thinking,and identifying a variety of paragraph organizations and paraphrasing. Students are introduced to a variety of reading genres. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English. Skills include developing essays from longer reading passages. Students will respond to reading passages, reinforce vocabulary building and comprehension. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Grade Option.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is for non-native speakers of English at the advanced level of listening and speaking who wish to develop practical public speaking skills. The class is designed to help build confidence in speaking. Students will learn to use visual and audio aids to enhance presentation skills and to listen critically and objectively. Students will recite, develop, present, and evaluate speaches for a variety of situations. This course will not apply to Associate Degree. Grade Option.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who wish to understand cultural differences of North American society. Course focus is on broadening intercultural understanding for students living and working in the USA. Topics focus on different aspects of mainstream North American cultures encountered in a work or social setting. This course will not apply to the Associate degree. Grade Option.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Students at advanced level learn and apply rules of English grammar and structure for use in oral and written communication. This course provides review practice and expanded study of verb tenses, gerunds and infinitives, and modals. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Grade Option.
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is the second of a two parts series of low advanced grammar and writing courses. The focus of the course is to continue to develop paragraphs writing with topic sentences, supporting detail and concluding paragraphs. Students will utilize core academic vocabulary. Students will write a variety of sentence structures using higher level grammatical structures. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree. Grade option.
Recommended Preparation: ESL 47A or ESL 38B or an equivalent course or qualifying score on the ESL placement test
Lecture Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for ESL students who have successfully completed any Level 4 listening and speaking course. Students will practice real world academic language skills. Emphasis is presentation skills, listening to academic passages and developing pronunciation and intonation skills in an academic and professional settings. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.Grade Option.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for ESL students approaching the advanced level of English. Course provides review, practice and expanded study of academic reading skills. Course covers 300-500 word essays composing of complex paragraphs with advanced grammar, vocabulary, punctuation on academic topics. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Lecture Hours: 72.00; Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for advanced level ESL students to successfully participate in communicative situations in a college or job setting. Students will practice academic language by developing effective listening and speaking skills related to academic or professional context. The emphasis is on lecture note taking, formal speeches, small group and class discussions.
Lecture Hours: 72.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for the advanced level ESL student who wishes to develop a well-organized essay on a topic, including a thesis and supporting details. Emphasis will be on advanced level sentence structure, grammar, punctuation, and editing skills. In addition, students will learn to apply active reading strategies and effective study skills.
Lecture Hours: 72.00; Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
This course is for very limited English speakers wishing to prepare for the citizenship test. The course will focus on improving English language skills necessary for a successful interview. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is for immigrants eligible for naturalization. Topics include U.S. History and civics. Class will prepare students for the naturalization interview. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: AENG 10.1
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
Designed for non native speakers with very limited English. It is intended to develop a basic understanding of English. Students will begin to respond to direct questions, statements, high-frequency commands and courtesies; begin to participate in conversations with peers on familiar topics with supported context.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is for ESL students with very little English skills who would like to learn the basics of computers. Students will learn basic computer literacy, keyboarding and internet skills for success in school and personal use.
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is for people who do not read or write any English. It will focus on basic reading and writing skills. Students will learn to read and fill out everyday forms, such as a basic job application. They will learn basic vocabulary, spelling rules, and basic grammar.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
It is for non-native speakers of English who wish to develop listening and speaking skills. The course will focus on learning new vocabulary and sentences patterns in everyday speaking and listening situations.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is designed for high beginning non-native English speakers who read and write at a very limited beginning level. They will be introduced to reading comprehension skills, vocabulary, spelling rules, and basic grammar.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is for non-native English speakers wishing to continue to develop English skills. It is for people who already speak and understand English fairly well. In this course students will learn more grammar and vocabulary useful in a variety of everyday speaking and listening situations. Students will also be introduced to non-verbal communication, as well as certain idiomatic expressions. There will be a strong emphasis on simulation and role play. This course will not apply to the Associate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: AENG 10.3 or AENG 10.4
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is for non native speakers of English who are entering level three ESL. This class will focus on developing reading and writing skills. It is for people who already read and write English fairly well. Students will continue to develop their reading and writing in English. They will continue to learn grammar and spelling rules and will write loosely organized paragraphs.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This class is the continuation of a level three speaking and listening course. It is for nonnative English speakers who already speak and understand enough English to describe everyday situations, problems, and needs. In this class students will learn more advanced vocabulary, idiomatic expressions, sentence structure, and grammar needed in a variety of specific everyday speaking and listening situations. There will be continued emphasis on simulation and role play. This course will not apply to the Asscociate Degree.
Recommended Preparation: AENG 10.5
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for English as a Second Language students who want to improve writing and grammar skills for a career advancement or academic success. ESL students entering the course at this level (Level 4, High-Intermediate) should be able to read short texts and write a simple paragraph. They should know the basic rules of grammar and spelling. During the course, students will read intermediate- level texts and create short (2-3 paragraph) compositions while applying more complex grammar rules and sentence variety. This course is useful for students who wish to eventually complete the ESL-ENG 101 academic course sequence.
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is a level four high intermediate reading and writing course for ESL students who want to continue to develop higher-level reading and writing skills. Students work on further developing reading skills and reading comprehension such as scanning, using context clues and improving vocabulary. Students further develop writing skills such as writing short summaries and composition.
Recommended Preparation: AENG 10.6
Lab Hours: 108.00
Transfer: Not transferable
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English who wish to improve English skills for career readiness, vocational training or for students interested in transitioning to college courses. Students will practice writing, grammar, listening, and speaking as it plays naturally in the workplace or in an academic setting. Students will be learning skills, such as interviewing skills, resume writing, and speaking confidently at work or in an academic setting.
Recommended Preparation: AENG 10.7
Lab Hours: 54.00
Transfer: Not transferable