ESL 156 - Fundamentals of ESL Oral Communication

    Recent Professors
    Jill Murphy, Gabriella Paleo
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    24–45 students
    Credits
    0
    Prerequisite
    ESL 192.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 156
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This intermediate ESL course focuses on the development of fundamental interactive, oral communication skills in context. Course emphasis is on conversational fluency and norms, small and whole group discussions, and listening comprehension. This course takes a content-based approach to instruction, connecting skills to cultural context, focusing on topics of health and/or learning to earn and planning for success in present and future goals. This is a noncredit course mirroring ESL 106 (credit). Prerequisite: ESL 192.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:00am–10:30am, Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm