Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size35–36 studentsCredits0PrerequisiteESL 787 - NC ESL Lifeskills 2B or ESL 789 - NC Lifeskills 2 or ESL Assessment Recommendation Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis is the first course in a series of integrated skills courses designed to introduce beginning ESL students to academic reading, writing and grammar skills. This beginning course focuses on vocabulary development, basic reading strategies and comprehension, basic grammar and beginning writing skills (sentence level and basic paragraphs.) The aim of this course is to assist beginning level students in becoming more literate while participating in holistic reading and writing activities based on engaging multicultural topics. Prerequisite: ESL 787 - NC ESL Lifeskills 2B or ESL 789 - NC Lifeskills 2 or ESL Assessment Recommendation.Usually HeldTue Thu 6:00pm–8:30pm, Tue Thu 9:15am–11:50am, Tue Thu 9:30am–12:05pm, Mon Wed 6:00pm–8:25pm 