English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

We offer only face-to-face courses for English language learners. We do not currently offer online ESOL courses.

Learn more on this page:

• Academic English (ESOL)
• How do I register for ESOL classes?
• Student Accessibility Resources
• Workforce ESL or Pre-Academic ESL
• F-1 Visa Students
• Contact

Academic English: ESOL

Choose ESOL if you:

• Are a non-native English speaker
• Want to improve your Academic English skills
• Want to practice your vocabulary and pronunciation

Our ESOL courses will help you:

• Build your confidence
• Improve your academic performance
• Develop a stronger foundation in English
• Prepare to take credit courses at TCC and in the future

After successfully completing the ESOL courses, you will be ready to take college-credit courses.

Courses

We offer courses in 4 ESOL skills.

• Listening & Speaking (Oral Communication)
• Grammar
• Reading & Vocabulary
• Writing

Each skill has lower advanced, middle advanced, and upper advanced levels to meet your needs.

ESOL Listening & Speaking
(Oral Communication)

• ESOL-0301 Oral Communication 1
• ESOL-0302 Oral Communication 2
• ESOL-0303 Oral Communication 3

ESOL Grammar

• ESOL-0304 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 1
• ESOL-0305 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 2
• ESOL-0306 Grammar for Non-Native Speakers 3

ESOL Reading & Vocabulary

• ESOL-0307 Reading & Vocabulary 1
• ESOL-0308 Reading & Vocabulary 2
• ESOL-0309 Reading & Vocabulary 3

ESOL Writing

• ESOL-0310 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 1
• ESOL-0311 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 2
• ESOL-0312 Writing for Non-Native Speakers 3

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.

Financial Aid

You can get help paying for these courses through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).  See How do I apply for financial aid?

How do I register for ESOL classes?

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the Center for English Language Learners (CELL) on your campus
2. Take a placement test
   • You can enroll in the ESOL program by:
     • Making the minimum score on a placement test
       or
     • Successfully completing Level 3 of Pre-Academic ESL or Levels 4 or 5 of Workforce ESL (See ESL for course details) with another placement test to see which ESOL course is best for you at that time
3. Meet again with an ESOL advisor to review your test results
4. Fill out a TCC application: How to Apply for Admission
5. Attend required orientation sessions
6. Register for classes

TOEFL Exam Prep

This course covers strategies and techniques to prepare you for the TOEFL exam. Topics include reading and listening comprehension, structure, written expression, and vocabulary. Textbook is required. Look for course number ESLX-3350 in MyTCCTrack.

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.

Workforce or Pre-Academic English as a Second Language (ESL)

If you want to learn English for your job, see English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

Updated November 09, 2023