English as a Second Language
16 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ESL A022 Grammar, Reading, and Writing 2
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
Integrates intensive study of grammar, reading, and writing for low-intermediate students who are non-native speakers of English. Introduction to writing basic responses to simplified texts. Extended writing practice for grammar and mechanics. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A024 Listening and Speaking 2: Intermediate Oral Communication, Presentations, and Note-Taking Skills
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ESL A011, concurrent enrollment in either ESL A022 or appropriate placement.
This course is first in a sequence of listening and speaking courses leading to the English proficiency needed for success in college-level classes by focusing on listening comprehension, oral communication, presentation skills, and pronunciation skills for intermediate ESL students. Students will be introduced to various note-taking strategies, discuss academic lectures, and learn strategies to improve their listening comprehension and oral communication skills. In addition, students will present both in groups and individually. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A032 Grammar, Reading, and Writing 3
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- ESL A022 or appropriate placement.
Integrates intensive study of grammar, writing, and reading for intermediate students who are non-native speakers of English. Introduction to both literal and critical reading in addition to writing basic responses to unsimplified texts. Writing practice for grammar, mechanics, and fluency. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement.
ESL A034 Listening and Speaking 3: High-Intermediate Oral Communication, Presentations, and Note-Taking Skill
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Advisory
- ESL A024, concurrent enrollment in ESL A032 or ESL A052, or appropriate placement.
The course is second in a sequence of listening and speaking courses leading to the English proficiency needed for success in college-level courses by focusing on listening comprehension, oral communication, presentation skills, and pronunciation skills for high-intermediate ESL students. Students will listen to various academic lectures while utilizing note-taking strategies in addition to discussing the various lecture topics in order to improve both their listening comprehension and oral communication skills. Students will also conduct research on academic topics for short individual and/or group presentations. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement.
ESL A052 Advanced Academic Reading and Writing 1
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Appropriate placement.
This course is the first in a series of advanced integrated ESL skills courses designed to improve the academic reading, writing, grammar, and interpersonal communication skills of non-native speakers. Integrates college-level reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis on summary skills, short responses to college-level readings, and clear/concise expression of ideas and opinions. Individual attention given to the structure and usage problems of ESL students by using unsimplified readings, conferencing, computer applications, and self-revisions. Students will write approximately 6,000 instructor-evaluated words, including a variety of weekly in-class writing assignments. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement.
ESL A054 Listening and Speaking 4: Advanced Oral Communication, Presentations, and Note-Taking Skills
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
The course is third in a sequence of listening and speaking courses leading to the English proficiency needed for success in college-level courses by focusing on listening comprehension, oral communication, presentation skills, and pronunciation skills for advanced ESL students. Students will give various presentations to the class, take notes on advanced college-level academic lectures of a variety of disciplines, analyze and discuss those lectures with classmates, and use various communication strategies to improve their listening comprehension and oral communication skills. Students will conduct interviews and complete further research on academic topics for lengthy individual and/or group presentations. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement.
ESL A100 ESL College Composition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- ESL A034 or ESL A054, ESL A192 or appropriate placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for second-language learners and is equivalent to ENGL C1000. The emphasis is on in-class essay writing (thesis, body, and concluding paragraph development ), applying analytical and critical thinking and research based papers, using annotated college-level readings as supporting evidence. An additional focus is on second-language grammar, syntactical structure, and academic vocabulary. Students will be required to spend three hours per semester in the OCC Writing Center or other equivalent revision activities as determined by the instructor. Note: Students enrolled in ESL A100 must be present at the first class meeting. Absent students may lose their seats in the class. Enrollment Limitation: ENGL C1000; students who complete ESL A100 may not enroll in or receive credit for ENGL C1000. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement_form.C-ID: ENGL 100.
ESL A162 Advanced Academic Reading & Writing 2
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- ESL A052 or appropriate placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to improve the academic reading, writing, grammar, and essay writing of non-native speakers. Through an analysis of readings and theoretical models, students will gain an understanding of cultural diversity, including sub-cultures and global cultures, to foster inclusion and an appreciation of diversity to minimize ethnocentrism and develop cultural competency through summary/responses, essays, a short research paper (using outside research and in-class readings) on different cultural perspectives, while focusing on writing conventions (introduction, body paragraph development, and concluding paragraph) and sentence structure. This course integrates college-level reading, writing, and critical thinking skills, with an emphasis on research skills and clear/concise explanations of theories, research, concepts, and opinions. Students should complete the guided self-placement form before the first semester enrolling in an ESL course to determine which ESL course they should enroll in. This can be found at https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement_form.
ESL A192 Advanced Academic Reading, Research, & Writing in the Humanities
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Advisory
- Students should assess the Guided Self-Placement (GSP) to check for appropriate placement.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This advanced ESL course focuses on the development of analytical, critical thinking, and research skills in reading and writing about multicultural literature and texts that foster an understanding and appreciation of culturally diverse traditions, including aesthetic, religious, literary, philosophical, and historical movements. Analysis of works is emphasized through close critical reading, class discussions, research strategies, and synthesis of information demonstrated in written essays and a research paper, introducing students to a wide range of cultures and genres in order to gain a better cultural understanding of the human condition, society, and the world.
ESL A043N ESL Supplemental Freshman Composition: Paragraphs
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Take the guided self-placement tool: https://occsssp.formstack.com/forms/esl_selfplacement_form.
This non-credit course supports students enrolled in English A100, ESL A100, and other college-level courses. Students will learn how to develop cohesive, organized, paragraphs leading to an essay and for other writing purposes. This noncredit course is part of a sequence of noncredit supplemental courses leading to a certificate of competency.
ESL A044N ESL Supplemental Freshman Composition: Essays
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
This non-credit course supports students enrolled in English A100, ESL A100, and other college-level courses. Students will learn how to formulate a well-developed essay using MLA format. This noncredit course is part of a sequence of noncredit supplemental courses leading to a certificate of competency.
ESL A045N ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Reading and Vocabulary Noncredit
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000; This supplemental class is geared for second language students who are enrolled in ENGL C1000 and other college-level courses and need supplemental help in reading and vocabulary.
This course focuses on improving reading skills and reading comprehension by demonstrating reading strategies and building vocabulary for non-native speakers of English enrolled in ENGL C1000. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A046N ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Sentence Structure Noncredit
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000; This supplemental class is geared for second language students who are enrolled in ENGL C1000 and other college level courses and need supplemental help in sentence structure.
Advanced sentence structures for English C1000 non-native students, esp. clauses, compound and complex sentences. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A047N ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Spelling Techniques Noncredit
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000; This supplemental class is geared for second language students who are enrolled in ENGL C1000 and other college level courses and need supplemental help in spelling.
This course will help students to learn basic spelling patterns of English by focusing on short and long vowels, consonants, consonant blends, prefixes, suffixes, homonyms, and homophones. Students will practice and memorize some of the more common words in English in addition to discussing and identifying some common mistakes that English language learners make in spelling. By learning the sounds of English, students will also improve pronunciation. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A048N ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Advanced Pronunciation Noncredit
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000; This supplemental class is geared for second language students who are enrolled in ENGL C1000 and other college level courses and need supplemental help in advanced pronunciation.
This course is for ESL students at an advanced level of oral expression and pronunciation. It provides instruction in refining pronunciation skills in order to communicate as per the conventions of academic English in order to be able to succeed in Freshman Composition and other college-level courses. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
ESL A049N ESL Support for Freshman Composition: Advanced Grammar Noncredit
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in ENGL C1000; This supplemental class is geared for second language students who are enrolled in ENGL C1000 and other college level courses and need supplemental help in grammar.
This course is designed to enhance the knowledge and usage of advanced English grammar and to improve grammatical accuracy in writing and to develop strong editing skills for advanced second-language students. Individual attention is given to sentence structure and usage problems (verb tenses, passive voice, word and verb forms) needed for ENGL C1000 and other college-level courses. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.