English as a Second Language


ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR MULTILINGUAL STUDENTS

 

WELCOME! Where all students can earn college credit while improving English language skills to achieve your goals, and where every student voice in every language belongs!

Our department successfully serves students who speak English in addition to another language by addressing some of the specific challenges that multilingual students face in an academic environment. We offer embedded tutors, a Success Center, a language laboratory and professors who are trained in linguistic theories. All of our courses provide college credit, and several of our courses are UC and CSU transferrable. Please use the information on this website to learn more about our program and our faculty.

WHAT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MY PLACEMENT? Currently, we use Guided Self Placement, so you can chose the right courses for you. You can also meet with a counselor, visit the placement center website or contact Lee Anne McIlroy, the ESL Department chair. If you have questions about credit ESL Classes, please email Lee Anne Mcilroy.

description of credit esl classes

ESL SEQUENCE OF CORE CLASSES

Reviewing the GPT (Guided Placement Tool) online, you will be recommended an ESL core class. Our core ESL classes are integrated skill classes with a focus on grammar, writing, and reading. These courses are CSU/UC transferable. Depending on where you begin, you can complete the ESL sequence of core classes within 2 years or less. The choice is yours!

ADDITIONAL ESL SUPPORT CLASSES

Our ESL support classes focus on developing specific language skills, such as speaking, pronunciation, listening, vocabulary, reading, grammar, and spelling. You may chose from any of the classes to work on the skills you would like to work on.
 

Department Chair:

Lee Anne McIlroy
Cerritos College
11110 Alondra Blvd.
Norwalk, California 90650
(562) 860 - 2451 extension 2847
Contact Lee Anne Mcilroy