ESL Class Schedule

Semesters and Intersessions

Semester/ Intersession Dates
Spring 2024 Semester February 26, 2024 - June 16, 2024
Summer 2024 Intersession  June 24, 2024 - August 11, 2024
Fall 2024 Semester August 26, 2024 - December 15, 2024
Winter 2025 Intersession January 6, 2025 - February 16, 2025

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SPRING 2024 SCHEDULE     SUMMER 2024 SCHEDULE


Spring 2024 Class Schedule
February 26 - June 16

Levels     Skills     Specialized Skills

VESL Career Paths      VESL Electives

SPRING LEVEL CLASSES


In level classes, you will learn integrated English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.  Learn about Level Classes... 

  IN-PERSON IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Foundations Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Foundations
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
DATES Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16
CLASS TIME M T W Th F
8:30AM-12:35PM
Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th F
8:30AM-12:00PM
Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th F
8:30AM-11:45AM
 Online class (Zoom)
M T W Th
6:30PM-10:00PM
Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
6:30PM-9:40PM
Online class (Zoom)

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SPRING SKILL CLASSES


Speaking

Speaking classes focus on listening comprehension and speaking skills.  Learn about Speaking classes...

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Speaking Pre-1
Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C
Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C
Speaking Pre-1
Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C
Speaking A
Speaking B
Speaking C
DATES March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9
CLASS TIME M W F
12:15-2:05PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M W F
12:15-2:05PM
 Online class (Zoom)
M W
5:00PM-6:20PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M W
5:00PM-6:20PM
 Online class (Zoom)

Writing

Writing classes focus on reading and writing skills using a variety of reading materials and topics.  Learn about Writing classes...

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Writing Pre-1
Writing A
Writing B
Writing C
Writing A
Writing B
Writing C
Writing A
Writing B
Writing C
Writing A
Writing B
Writing C
DATES March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9
CLASS TIME T Th
12:15PM-2:05PM
 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
12:15PM-2:05PM

 Online class (Zoom)
T Th
5:00PM-6:20PM

 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
5:00PM-6:20PM

 Online class (Zoom)

Grammar & Vocabulary

  IN-PERSON
CLASSES Grammar & Vocabulary A
Grammar & Vocabulary B
Grammar & Vocabulary C
DATES March 4 - June 9
CLASS TIME Saturdays
8:30AM-12:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus

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SPRING SPECIALIZED SKILL CLASSES


These classes are for students who have a very specific goal such as preparing for the citizenship interview, or TOEFL exam. Learn about Specialized Skill classes...

TOEFL

Levels 5-6
Advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in preparation for standardized tests, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

  IN-PERSON ONLINE ONLINE
DATES March 4 - June 9 March 4 - June 9 March 4 - April 28
CLASS TIME T Th
12:15PM-2:45PM
 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
12:15PM-2:45PM
 Online class (Zoom)
Study any time.  
Plan to spend up to 10-15 hours
on Canvas classwork each week.
  Online self-paced

Citizenship Preparation

Levels 3-6
Preparation for the United States Citizenship interview. Recommended for non-native English speaking students with intermediate or advanced English skills.

  IN-PERSON ONLINE
DATES March 4 - April 28 March 4 - April 28
CLASS TIME Saturdays
8:30AM-1:35PM

 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
1:00PM-3:30PM
Online class (Zoom)

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SPRING VESL CAREER PATHS


The VESL Career Paths Program is a two-semester program designed to prepare Level 5 and 6 students who are looking to get a college degree, advance within their current profession, enter the workforce, or get a better job.  

VESL 1

VESL 1 consists of 5 classes: VESL Speaking, VESL Writing, Career & Life Planning, Office Management Skills, and 2 hours/week lab (arranged). 

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
DATES Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16
CLASS TIME M T W Th
8:30AM-11:35AM
 Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th F
9:30AM-11:00AM
 Online class (Zoom)
M T W Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th F
7:00PM-8:30PM
Online class (Zoom)

VESL 2

VESL 2 consists of 2 classes: Microcomputer Applications (covers Windows Operating System, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and a lab.

  ONLINE ONLINE
DATES Feb 26 - June 16 Feb 26 - June 16
CLASS TIME M W
8:30AM-11:35AM

Online class (Zoom)
T Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
Online class (Zoom)

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SPRING VESL ELECTIVES


English for Special Uses (ESU): Medical Vocabulary

Levels 3-4
The course focuses on basic vocabulary and concepts, including key medical terms in anatomy as well as vocabulary for illnesses, symptoms, procedures, and common medical tests.  The course also increases knowledge about personal and public health.

  ONLINE
DATES March 4 - April 21
CLASS TIME M W
2:15PM-3:45PM

  Online class (Zoom)

English for Health Professionals

Levels 5-6, VESL
English for careers in healthcare. Medical vocabulary, medically-related documents and presentations.

  ONLINE
DATES March 4 - April 21
CLASS TIME Thursdays
2:15PM-3:20PM
(Required meeting with instructor)

Study any time.
Plan to spend 6-9 hours on
Canvas classwork each week.
  Online self-paced

English for Special Uses (ESU):
Accounting & Quickbooks

Levels 5-6, VESL
Covers vocabulary and theory, basic accounting concepts, principles, transactions and operations, and problem solving techniques. QuickBooks is an accounting software program used to manage either business or personal finances. This is an ESL course meant to prepare students to take credit or noncredit accounting classes.

  IN-PERSON
DATES April 22 - June 9
CLASS TIME M T W Th
12:15PM-2:50PM
 Mt. SAC campus

English for Special Uses (ESU):
Payroll and Tax Accounting & 
Excel for Business

Levels 5-6, VESL
Covers vocabulary, theory, basic payroll and tax accounting concepts, principles, transactions, and operations.  Excel for Business: Learn how to process sales taxes, refunds, discounts, and credits using Excel.  This is an ESL course meant to prepare students to take credit or noncredit accounting classes.

  IN-PERSON
DATES March 4 - April 21
CLASS TIME M T W Th
12:15PM-2:50PM

 Mt. SAC campus

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Summer 2024 Class Schedule
June 24 - August 11

Levels     Skills     Specialized Skills

VESL Electives     August Workshops

SUMMER LEVEL CLASSES


In level classes, you will learn integrated English skills such as listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar, idioms, and pronunciation.  Learn about Level Classes... 

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Foundations
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Foundations
Pre-Level 1
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
DATES June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M T W Th
8:30AM-2:45PM
Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
8:30AM-1:20PM
Online class (Zoom)
M T W Th
5:30PM-10:05PM
Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
6:00PM-10:05PM
Online class (Zoom)

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SUMMER SKILL CLASSES


Pronunciation

Pronunciation for non-native speakers.  Focuses on improving articulation, stress, intonation patters, and listening. Learn about Pronunciation classes...

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Pronunciation Pre-1
Pronunciation A
Pronunciation B
Pronunciation C
Pronunciation A
Pronunciation B
Pronunciation C
Pronunciation Pre-1
Pronunciation A
Pronunciation B
Pronunciation C
Pronunciation A
Pronunciation B
Pronunciation C
DATES June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M W
8:30AM-12:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M W
8:30AM-11:45AM
 Online class (Zoom)
M W
6:30PM-10:00PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M W
6:30PM-10:00PM
 Online class (Zoom)

Reading

Reading classes focus on reading skills for academic and workplaces success.  Learn about Reading classes...

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON ONLINE
CLASSES Reading Pre-1
Reading A
Reading B
Reading C
Reading B
Reading C
Reading Pre-1
Reading A
Reading B
Reading C
Reading A
Reading B
Reading C
DATES June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME T Th
8:30AM-12:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
8:30AM-11:45AM

 Online class (Zoom)
T Th
6:30PM-10:00PM

 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
6:30PM-10:00PM

 Online class (Zoom)

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SUMMER SPECIALIZED SKILL CLASSES


These classes are for students who have a very specific goal such as preparing for the citizenship interview, or TOEFL exam. Learn about Specialized Skill classes...

TOEFL

Levels 5-6
Advanced reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in preparation for standardized tests, such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

  ONLINE
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M W
1:30PM-4:45PM
 Online class (Zoom)

Citizenship Preparation

Levels 3-6
Preparation for the United States Citizenship interview. Recommended for non-native English speaking students with intermediate or advanced English skills.

  ONLINE
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME T Th
3:00PM-4:15PM

 Online class (Zoom)

English for Special Uses(ESU): American Idioms/Slang

Levels 5-6, VESL

  IN-PERSON
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME T Th
12:45PM-2:15PM
 Mt. SAC campus

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SUMMER VESL ELECTIVES


English for Special Uses (ESU): Medical Vocabulary

Levels 3-4
The course focuses on basic vocabulary and concepts, including key medical terms in anatomy as well as vocabulary for illnesses, symptoms, procedures, and common medical tests.  The course also increases knowledge about personal and public health.

  ONLINE
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME T Th
3:00PM-4:35PM

  Online class (Zoom)

Keyboarding and Basic Computer Skills

Levels 4-6, VESL
The course covers fundamental computer skills needed in today's workplace: MS Word to create professional documents, tables and graphs; PowerPoint to create presentations; Excel to create spreadsheets, graphs, charts, perform calculations, and much more.

  IN-PERSON IN-PERSON
DATES June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M W
12:30PM-2:50PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M W
6:30PM-9:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus

English for Health Professionals

Levels 5-6, VESL
English for careers in healthcare. Medical vocabulary, medically-related documents and presentations.

  ONLINE
DATES June 20 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME Thursdays
1:30PM-2:35PM
(Required meeting with instructor)

Study any time.
Plan to spend 6-9 hours on
Canvas classwork each week.
  Online self-paced

English for Special Uses (ESU): Business Communication

Levels 5-6, VESL
The course focuses on business vocabulary and effective communication strategies for students to communicate critically and persuasively in the workplace.

  IN-PERSON ONLINE IN-PERSON
DATES June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11 June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M W
8:30AM-11:45AM
 Mt. SAC campus
T Th
8:30AM-11:45AM
 Online class (Zoom)
T Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus

English for Special Uses (ESU):
Payroll and Tax Accounting & 
Excel for Business

Levels 5-6, VESL
Covers vocabulary, theory, basic payroll and tax accounting concepts, principles, transactions, and operations.  Excel for Business: Learn how to process sales taxes, refunds, discounts, and credits using Excel.  This is an ESL course meant to prepare students to take credit or noncredit accounting classes.

  ONLINE
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M T W Th
7:00PM-9:30PM
  Online class (Zoom)

English for Special Uses (ESU):
Real Estate

Levels 5-6, VESL
The course focuses on real estate vocabulary and topics including real estate law, types of properties, mortgage fundamentals, and property management.

  ONLINE
DATES June 24 - Aug 11
CLASS TIME M W
3:00PM-4:35PM

  Online class (Zoom)

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AUGUST WORKSHOPS (8/12-8/18)


Introduction to Technology & Canvas

Levels PL1-6

  IN-PERSON IN-PERSON
DATES Aug 12 - Aug 18 Aug 12 - Aug 18
CLASS TIME M T W Th F
9:00AM-12:15PM

 Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
Mt. SAC campus

American Culture Through Media

Levels PL1-6

  IN-PERSON IN-PERSON
DATES Aug 12 - Aug 18 Aug 12 - Aug 18
Level PL1 - L6 L3 - 6
CLASS TIME M T W Th F
9:AM-12:15PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus

English for Special Uses (ESU):
Grammar & Vocabulary (FDN&PL1/A/B/C)

Levels FDN - L6

  IN-PERSON IN-PERSON
DATES Aug 12 - Aug 18 Aug 12 - Aug 18
CLASS TIME M T W Th F
9:AM-12:15PM
 Mt. SAC campus
M T W Th
6:30PM-9:35PM
 Mt. SAC campus



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