TransfermaticESL at Grossmont College

    ESL 088R - Reading and Vocabulary for College and Everyday Life

    Recent Professors
    D. Neal, A. Sadovnikova, S. Gongora Baltazar, K. Gorgees, W. Hakim, M. Weaver, M. McGonigle, J. Thompson and 4 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 088R
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This reading course is designed to develop ESL students' vocabulary and reading through the exploration of genre-based thematic units. This course aims to help students improve their reading skills and to expand their understanding and use of vocabulary. Additionally, students will grow in their cultural competence as they examine texts and media and interact with peers and instructors in a multicultural classroom setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:00am–12:20pm, Mon Wed 12:30pm–1:50pm, Mon Wed 6:45pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm