TransfermaticESL at Palomar College

    ESL 20 - Academic Speaking and Listening

    Recent Professors
    Laura Waterman, Dinah Ouano Perren
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    4–6 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of ESL 20
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Develops speaking and listening skills necessary for non-native speakers of English to be successful in the college environment. This class emphasizes linguistic and interpersonal skills in order for participation in discussions and performance of tasks in personal, academic, and formal or informal situations. Vocabulary, conversation strategies, presentation techniques, and strategies for notetaking and listening for main ideas and details are introduced within interesting and meaningful contexts.
    Usually Held
    Thu 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am, Tue Thu 6:30pm–7:55pm