English as a Second Language (ESL)
We offer only face-to-face courses for English language learners. We do not currently offer online ESOL courses.
Learn more on this page:
- Workforce ESL
- Pre-Academic ESL
- How do I register for ESL classes?
- Student Accessibility Resources
- Academic English for College Courses
- F-1 Visa Students
- Contact
Workforce ESL
Choose Workforce ESL if you want to learn English to:
- Get a job
- Do better in your current job
- Manage everyday life
You will:
- Improve your communication in the workplace and in everyday life
- Learn and practice reading, writing, speaking, and listening in English
Courses
Start with Basic English:
After Basic English, you can take 5 levels of Workforce ESL:
Note: All these courses may not be offered at every TCC campus. Check with the Center for English Language Learners (CELL) on your campus for more information.
After you successfully complete Level 5 of Workforce ESL, you may take the placement test to continue with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses to strengthen your academic English skills and prepare for college success.
Financial Aid
You can get help paying for these classes through the Texas Public Educational Grant (TPEG).
Pre-Academic ESL
Choose Pre-Academic ESL if you want to learn English to:
- Prepare for college-level courses
- Strengthen your pre-academic English skills
You can start with Pre-Academic ESL courses and then continue with English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to prepare for college success.
Courses
We offer 3 levels of Pre-Academic ESL:
Note: All these courses may not be offered at every TCC campus. Check with the Center for English Language Learners (CELL) on your campus for more information.
After you successfully complete Level 3 of Pre-Academic ESL, you must take the Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0 (TSIA2) or a placement test to continue with ESOL courses to strengthen your academic English skills and prepare for college success.
Pronunciation Course
We also offer a course specifically for improving your pronunciation:
You can take this course at any ESL or ESOL level.
Financial Aid
No financial aid is available for these classes.
How do I register for ESL classes?
If you have questions or need help, contact the Center for English Language Learners (CELL) on your campus.
Follow these steps:
- Meet with an ESL advisor.
- Submit you official test results to a TCC Admissions & Registrar Office if you have already taken a placement test.
or
Take a placement test if you have not already taken one. You can take a placement test at a TCC campus.- If you cannot use a computer, you can talk to an advisor.
- If you do not know any English, you can start with the basic level.
- Meet with an ESL advisor to review your placement test results
- Register for classes
Student Accessibility Resources
If you have a qualifying disability (as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act), you can register with the Student Accessibility Resources (SAR) for accommodations at TCC.
Academic English for College Courses
If you are a prospective or current ESL student, and you want to take college courses, see ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
F-1 Visa Students
If you are on an F-1 visa and were not able to meet the English proficiency admission standards, see Language Pathway Program
Contact
Northeast Campus
Center for English Language Learners (CELL)
Janelle Cardenas
Call 817-515-6987
Email ne.esl-esol@tccd.edu
Northwest Campus
Center for English Language Learners (CELL)
Lourdes Davenport
Call 817-515-7063
Email nw.esl-esol@tccd.edu
South Campus
Center for English Language Learners (CELL)
Eleanor Brockman
Call 817-515-4593
Southeast Campus
Center for English Language Learners (CELL)
Melody Nguyen
Call 817-515-3565
Email melody.nguyen@tccd.edu
Trinity River Campus
Center for English Language Learners (CELL)
Daniel Hopkins
(Interim Coordinator)
Call 817-515-1182
Email daniel.hopkins@tccd.edu
Updated January 20, 2023