I want to speak better.

This is a good goal. You could take any of the following classes.

These classes focus on listening and speaking. They are in the credit ESL program. You do not need an Assessment to take any of these classes.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

I want to improve my writing.

This is a strong goal. Both Credit and Non-Credit classes improve your writing. Non-Credit works on writing at the same time as working on the other language skills.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

Non-Credit classes

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I want better grammar.

Grammar takes time so this is an excellent goal. The best focus for your grammar is probably the writing credit classes because they work on grammar and writing.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

I want to be a native speaker.

You could take any of the listening and speaking

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I want to get a degree.

The best place for you is in the Credit ESL program. These courses are graded and go on your transcript. They work to help you succeed in college.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

I want to make friends

This is very important. Friends help you study, learn the language, and make you feel better about living in America. You could take any of the ESL classes. ESL students make a strong community. You might want to start with a listening and speaking class.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

Non-credit classes are also very social. They are low-pressure and that can help people become friends.

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I want to speak lots of English.

This is easy! Take a listening and speaking class.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

I want to write perfectly.

What a great goal. Credit courses will focus on your writing and push you toward your goal.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

I want to be a nurse.

We have had many nursing students in ESL. They come to improve their language skills both before and during their nursing program.

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

Listening and Speaking<

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I am here for a short time.

Non-credit classes are probably best for you.

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I am a tourist.

Non-credit classes are probably best for you. They are free and do not require any legal documents.

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I live here.

Sorry this answer is a little too big. You can take Credit or Non-Credit classes. .Can you give us more information? Go back and look at Goals.

I have a green card.

This answer is a little big. You can take Credit or No-Credit classes. Can you give more information? Go back and look at goals or level?

I am an international student at another college

You are welcome here too. You can take Non-credit classes by simply signing up.

You can take credit classes but you will have to go through the International Students Program.

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I am a housewife.

Sorry this answer is a little too big. You can take Credit or No-Credit classes.Can you give us more information? Go back and look at Goals.

I am a California resident.

The Golden State is happy to have you. You can take Credit or Non-Credit Classes. Take a look at at goals or by level.

I do not have a social security number

I do not have a green card.

The best courses for you are non-credit. They require no documents from you.

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I do not have a passport.

The best courses for you are non-credit. They require no documents from you.

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I am a beginner.

You can start in non-credit. The course are free and they begin at the very beginning of learning English.

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If you are a beginner but on the English test, you do well, you can also take Credit Courses.

Credit Classes

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• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

Listening and Speaking

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

I am advanced.

You should take Credit Classes.

Credit Classes

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• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

Listening and Speaking

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

I am not a beginner and not advanced.

You will need the Assessment Test so that you will know your level but you can go to either Non-Credit or Credit Courses.

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• Learn More | RegisterNC.ESL Level 4

If you are a beginner but on the English test, you do well, you can also take Credit Courses

Credit Classes

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

I am intermediate.

You can take Credit or Non-Credit. You will probably place into the higher levels of non-credit or the lower levels of Credit.

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• Learn More | RegisterNC.ESL Level 4

If you are a beginner but on the English test, you do well, you can also take Credit Courses

Credit Classes

• Learn More | RegisterESL 060 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 070 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 080 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 100

Listening and Speaking

• Learn More | RegisterESL 061 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 071 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 081 Listening and Speaking
• Learn More | RegisterESL 085 Accent Reduction

I do not know my level.

You need to take the Assessment Test. Go back and look at courses by goal or status.