English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes are designed for students who want to improve their written and spoken English skills.

The ESOL department provides:

The English Language Institute (ELI) is here to help. Contact us with any questions.

Location: Building 1, Room 1-218

Phone: (650) 738-7089

Email: skyeli@smccd.edu

Please Note: ESOL level placement is determined by a placement test taken during the Skyline College admissions process.

LEVEL 1	LEVEL 2	LEVEL 3	LEVEL 4	LEVEL 5
Required Courses at Each Level:
Level 1 is not offered at Skyline College. Our Level 1 equivalent courses are offered through South San Francisco Adult School and Jefferson Adult School.	ESOL 820 Grammar, Reading & Writing Strongly recommended: ESOL 852 Listening/Speaking	ESOL 830 Grammar, Reading & Writing Strongly recommended: ESOL 853 Listening/Speaking	ESOL 840 Grammar, Reading & Writing Strongly recommended: ESOL 854 Listening/Speaking	ESOL 400 Composition & College Reading Strongly Recommended: ESOL 875 Grammar & Editing
Additional Courses Outside of the ESOL Sequence:
ESOL 655 (visit the Learning Center to learn about this course) ESOL 801 & 802 - Basic Conversational English and Intermediate Conversational English. ESOL 872, 873, and 874* - Leveled supplemental grammar classes for Levels 2, 3, and 4. These grammar classes can build skills to succeed in other classes. ESOL 805, 806 & 807 (visit the ELI to learn more about these courses in ESL for Health Care)*