NESL 51B - Intermediate Listening, Speaking and Pronunciation

Recent Professors: Ms. Elise A. Geraghty, Dr. Jenny L. Simon, Ms. Debra M. Mochidome
Recent Semesters: Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
Class Size: 10–33 students
Credits: 0
Prerequisite: NESL 51A with a grade of Pass or ESL 51A with a minimum grade of C or qualification by assessment
Spring 2027 Sections: View Spring 2027 sections of NESL 51B
Transfers To: Not transferable
Description: Students in this course gain greater confidence and skill in listening and speaking English by participating in activities such as listening to mini-lectures and taking notes, presenting impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, and oral reports; conducting surveys and interviews; role playing; and discussing and debating controversial topics. Students improve their pronunciation, intonation and stress, listening comprehension, and knowledge of idiomatic expressions and American culture and humor. The content of NESL 51B, a noncredit course, is identical to the content of ESL 51B , a credit course. NESL 51B shall be offered with ESL 51B as a dual-roster course. Note: Pass/no pass only. Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .
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