West Valley College - English as a Second Language Department
Resources for ESL Professionals
Welcome teachers, graduate students, and publishers!
ESL Class Observations
The faculty of the ESL Department would like to invite you to visit
our program! Just choose the class(es) you would like to observe using
the course schedule. Then contact the instructor(s)
that you would like to observe (give them at least a week's notice).
If possible, let us know how your observation went by giving a copy
of your notes or report to the instructor. Useful feedback makes our teaching better!
For directions and a map of the campus. You'll need 8 quarters for parking.
ESL Course Textbook List
If you are interested in the textbooks that the West Valley ESL Department
recommends for its courses, click on a level below. Teachers in our program
are encouraged to choose from this list but may suggest other titles for
consideration. Check course descriptions
for more details about course goals and content.
- 961 high beginning
- 962 low intermediate
- 963 intermediate
- 964 high intermediate
- 65 advanced
- 68 pronunciation skills
- Dictionaries
Professional Organizations
If you want to keep current in the field, consider becoming a member of one or both of these organizations:
Relevant Websites
West Valley College does not offer graduate-level TESOL courses. If
you're interested in getting a certificate or MA in TESOL, here are four
institutions in the Bay Area that you could consider.
last updated: June 18, 2010