NESL 017 - ESL Intermediate II

Prerequisite:NESL 016 or equivalent placement (CASAS Appraisal)

This course focuses on preparing English learners to communicate independently and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students practice engaging in extended conversations, reading for comprehension of authentic texts, and writing multiple paragraphs with good command of grammar conventions. If taken in sequence with NESL 016, successful completion of this course earns a Certificate of Competency in Intermediate English as a Second Language and prepares students for entry into NESL 018.