English as a Second Language

Purpose of Orientation Rio Verde Program and Site Information ESL Courses at Rio Verde ESL Courses at Mt. SAC Other Courses at Mt. SAC Resources Mt. SAC Campus Educational Plan Questions & Answers

Why Take ESL Classes? To learn English Other important reasons… Most of you will say “to learn English” right? But there is a reason behind this goal, maybe you want to get a better job/ more money or to improve your life or communicate with your children’s teachers or at the doctor’s office. These are all good reasons to learn English. You want to learn English or improve your English You want to take credit college courses to earn a degree or certificate You want to go to University You want to get a job (or get a better job!) You want to feel comfortable with American friends and daily life Your children may be improving in English, and you want to keep up with them and help them with their school work You want to apply for citizenship in the United States You want to keep busy

Your Goals/Why Take ESL Classes? You want to learn English or improve your English You want to take other courses to earn a degree or certificate You want to get a job (or get a better job!) You want to feel comfortable communicating with English speaking friends/family and in daily life You want to apply for citizenship in the United States You want to keep busy

This is where we come in…

How much do Mt. SAC’s noncredit ESL classes cost? Registration and costs related to attendance. There are no fees for noncredit ESL classes.

Some Things Students May Need To Purchase… Textbook(s) needed for classes Supplies needed for class Registration and costs related to attendance.

Rio Verde Map and Parking PARKING IS FREE! There is a small lot on Rio Verde Drive. There is street parking on Fircroft, Rio Verde, and Hollenbeck.

How many levels of ESL are available on the Mt. SAC campus? Description of available programs, support services, and campus facilities, and how they can be accessed.

ESL Level Courses at Mt. SAC Advanced Level 5 Level 4 Intermediate Level 3 Level 2 Beginning Level 1 Pre - Level

ESL Skills Courses at Mt. SAC Speaking C Writing C Levels 5 & 6 Advanced Speaking B Writing B Levels 3 & 4 Intermediate Speaking A Writing A Levels 1 & 2 Beginning Speaking Pre Writing Pre Pre Level 1 Beginning

Other ESL Classes at Mt. SAC Citizenship Class Levels 3 and higher Career & Life Planning Levels 5 & 6 If you’ve decided to stay in ESL, these are some of the extra classes/programs you can take. TOEFL Prep. Test of English as a Foreign Language Levels 5 & 6

For more information see our VESL Program Coordinator – Heidi Alcala Vocational English as a Second Language Level 6  Keyboarding  Advanced Speaking/Writing  Career & Life Planning  Microcomputer Application  Credit English  Vocational Course For more information see our VESL Program Coordinator – Heidi Alcala

Summer / Winter Session Entering ESL Classes When you begin your class(es), please keep in mind that you may be entering the class after it has already started Your ESL Teacher will help you during the week you start attending Fall / Spring Semester Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6 Wk 7 Wk 8 Wk 9 Wk 10 Wk 11 Wk 12 Wk 13 Wk 14 Wk 15 Wk 16 At both sites, everyone wants you to succeed. Don’t worry about when you start, we will help you. Don’t Worry! Summer / Winter Session Wk 1 Wk 2 Wk 3 Wk 4 Wk 5 Wk 6

Resources on Campus – Mt. SAC Language Learning Center (LLC) ESL Library Mt. SAC Library Writing Center

Language Learning Center

Language Learning Center (LLC) Located in Building 6 The LLC is a computer lab that has programs and activities to help students with: Listening skills Speaking skills Pronunciation skills *hours may vary

What Is An Educational Plan? An educational plan is an outline of the steps and courses you will need to take in order to achieve your educational goal. What classes you need to take to meet your goal and when, what order?

Why Is It Important To Have An Educational Plan? An educational plan is your guide through your academic program and/or career development. This guide is like a roadmap that can help you stay focused and save you time and money. Have you ever been to the grocery store without a list…

Not sure how to chart a path to your academic and career goals? ESL Counseling Team John Pellitteri Cindy Bonilla Vanessa Garcia Bertha Rodriguez Michael Ngo Not sure how to chart a path to your academic and career goals? Transfer to Credit Program Requirements Citizenship American Language (AMLA) Degree Evaluation Financial Aid Career Guidance Specific Licenses General Questions Problem Resolution Skill Development TOEFL Available education planning services. An ESL Counselor is here to help you create your educational plan.

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