TransfermaticESL at Grossmont College

    ESL 088L - Understanding and Speaking American English in College and Everyday Life

    Recent Professors
    S. Arevalo Lopez, E. Moore, B. Zemlick, M. Poupard, J. Gleason, G. De Anda, D. Estay, L. Cooper and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    25 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    "Pass" grade in ESL 078 (credit or non-credit), and ESL 078R (credit or non-credit), or advisory placement in ESL 088 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of ESL 088L
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    ESL 088L is a beginning-level course designed to improve the listening and speaking skills needed for cross-cultural understanding and successful interaction in college and everyday life. Listening comprehension of American English is improved through guided practice in a variety of genres, including class lectures, video and live presentations, interviews and conversations. Students increase accuracy and fluency in their spoken communication as they improve their pronunciation and intonation. Both listening and speaking skills are greatly enhanced through the learning of grammar and vocabulary. Additionally, students grow in their cultural competence as they examine texts and media and interact with peers and the instructor in a multicultural class. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 9:30am–10:50am, Mon Wed 2:00pm–3:20pm, Mon Wed 5:15pm–6:35pm, Tue Thu 5:15pm–6:35pm