Learn English at El Paso Community College!
In response to El Paso's unique socio-cultural environment, the English as a Second Language (ESL) sequence of courses provides essential English language training which ensures the student's ability to participate in the socio-economic mainstream. Successful participation in the ESL sequence serves as a prelude to the pursuit of vocational/technical or academic plans of study. ESOL/RESL/ESAL courses include lab activities which students pursue to reinforce classroom work. If the student takes the Writing and Structure courses at the same time, there will be only one lab fee.
The English as a Second Language courses are designed to develop the student's English language proficiency in the areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing. There are 24 courses divided into four tracks and six levels. All courses in a level are corequisites and should be taken concurrently. Students enter courses at the level determined by the results of the assessment testing.The credit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at El Paso Community College (EPCC) are for people want to learn English and improve the English fluency.
For information on credit ESL classes, please call 831-2868 or e-mail mreyes39@epcc.edu
For information on intensive English programs for foreign students and I-20 student visas, please call 831-2154 or e-mail elviag@epcc.edu
The classes prepare you in academic English to continue your college education. There are six levels:
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Level
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ESAL:
(English Speaking and Listening)
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ESOL:
Writing
Focus
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ESOL:
Structure
Focus
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RESL:
Reading for ESL
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1
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0301
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0301
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0302
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0301
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2
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0302
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0303
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0304
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0302
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3
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0303
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0305
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0306
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0303
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4
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0304
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0307
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0308
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0304
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5
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0305
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0309
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0310
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0305
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6
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0306
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0311
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0312
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0306
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