ESL Skills Lab

What is the Skills Lab?

The ESL Skills Lab helps English as a Second Language students with grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, spelling, and writing. You can get the extra practice you need by working with workbooks, textbooks, audiotapes, or computer programs. You will receive individual attention from a qualified ESL professional.

The Skills Lab may be for you if:

• you are not ready for college courses,
• you are enrolled in an ESL or other course and would like to refresh your skills, or
• your schedule doesn't allow you to come to campus regularly.

If you are interested in practicing speaking (not available in the Skills Lab), consider signing up for the International Partners Program.

Where is it located?

The ESL Skills Lab is located in the West Valley College Library.

 

 

How do I enroll?

• Register for ESL 975, one or two sections.
• Earn .5 unit for each section.
• Come to the lab for 2 hours each week for 14 weeks.
• Work on your English at your own pace with self-study materials, including computer software programs designed to help you with grammar and writing.
• Ask instructors and lab tutors if you have any questions.

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If you have any questions, call Mary Ellen Farwell in the ESL Skills Lab at (408) 741-2053.