Jefferson M. Tiangco

English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses
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Spring 2024 Courses

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ESL 82 Intermediate Reading and Writing for Non-Native Speakers

ESL 82 is designed for low-intermediate and intermediate non-native speakers of English. This course provides intensive instruction in oral communication, basic grammar, reading, sentence and paragraph writing, and vocabulary development.

This class is supported by the Hornets Tutoring Program. Hornets Tutoring connects students with various college support and resources including dedicated tutoring both in and out of class.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Identify main and supporting ideas in intermediate level passages.
  • Compose an 8-12 sentence paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence.
  • Identify the correct use of punctuation, capitalization, and basic grammar in sentences.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

  • Northstar Reading and Writing Level 2, 5th Edition by Natasha Haugnes and Beth Maher (ISBN: 9780135227008)
  • More Grammar Practice 1, 2nd Edition (ISBN: 9781111220105)

ESL 45 Advanced Grammar

This course is designed to increase an advanced student’s knowledge and usage of advanced English grammar, to improve grammatical accuracy in writing and to develop strong editing skills.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Identify complex verb tenses and use them appropriately in sentences and paragraphs.
  • Construct sentences using sophisticated syntactic structure.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS

  • Grammar in Context 3 (7th edition) – Sandra N. Elbaum (ISBN 978-0357140253)

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Canvas

For my current students, you can access course documents, assignments, and grades through Canvas.

The Canvas app is also available for iOS and Android devices.

ESL Course Sequence

ESL Course Sequence Starting Fall 2021