Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits6PrerequisiteESL 37 with a grade of "C" or better; or, for students not previously enrolled in ESL courses within the Los Rios District, placement through the assessment process. Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionESL 47 is an integrated reading and writing course for English language learners at the intermediate level. In preparation for academic writing, students build skills in pre-writing, learn to write strong paragraphs, and practice the basics of essay structure. Students also build academic reading skills and vocabulary. With the information gathered through readings, students begin to use academic content to supplement their ideas in writing. This course is part of the reading and writing sequence, which prepares ESL students to take college courses leading to a certificate, degree, and/or transfer.Usually HeldMon 9:30am–11:35am, Tue 9:00am–12:05pm, Wed 9:00am–12:05pm, Tue Thu 9:00am–12:05pm