English FOR SPEAKERS OF other languages (ESOL)

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about English FOR SPEAKERS OF other languagEs (ESOL)

Welcome to the College of Alameda ESOL department for non-native English learners! We are a small and special English program dedicated to helping you reach your goals in English.

On-Boarding

We offer ESOL courses in 4 levels, and deciding on the one that is most appropriate for you is very important.

Credit vs. Non-Credit

We offer both credit and non-credit classes for all levels, click here to learn more about the differences

Courses

Check out the list of courses available to you in the ESOL department at the College of Alameda.

Get Help from a Counselor

Having trouble navigating the program? We are here to help!

Meet ESOL Faculty

What you will learn:

We will help you develop your English for: Everyday use, Academic purposes (college and university), and Vocational and career purposes

We serve students at all English levels:

    • Beginners (level 1)
    • Intermediate learners (level 2)
    • High-intermediate learners (level 3)
    • Advanced learners (level 4)

We have classes in:

    • Grammar
    • Listening and Speaking
    • Reading and Writing
    • Conversation
    • Pronunciation

contacts

Didem Ekici, ESOL Faculty

Christa Ferrero-Castaneda, ESOL Faculty

Jenny Lemper, ESOL Faculty

Brian Ng, ESOL Faculty

Johanna Esther Carranza, ESOL Faculty

Denise Urdang, ESOL Faculty