TransfermaticESL at College of the Desert

    ESL 71 - ESL/Academic English II

    Recent Professors
    Christen K. Smith, Uyen-Nhi Dao
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    24 students
    Difficulty
    5.6Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    None
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 71
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    An advanced course to help non-native English students develop and improve academic reading and writing skills. Emphasis is on college-level reading and writing: expanding vocabulary, reading comprehension, critical thinking, researching, and expository essay writing. ESL 071A Advanced Grammar & Editing corequisite strongly advised. Lecture Grading: Student Option None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA COD GE: None CalGETC: None
    Usually Held
    Tue 5:30pm–6:50pm, Mon 8:30am–9:45am, Mon 8:30am–9:50am