NESL 017 - ESL Intermediate II

    Recent Professors
    REsparza@riohondo.edu, cdo@riohondo.edu, rgalindo@riohondo.edu, mdamico@riohondo.edu, fgumm@riohondo.edu, LSolis@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    25–40 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    NESL 016 or equivalent placement (CASAS Appraisal)
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NESL 017
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course focuses on preparing English learners to communicate independently and effectively for a variety of purposes and audiences. Students practice engaging in extended conversations, reading for comprehension of authentic texts, and writing multiple paragraphs with good command of grammar conventions. If taken in sequence with NESL 016, successful completion of this course earns a Certificate of Competency in Intermediate English as a Second Language and prepares students for entry into NESL 018.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 8:30am–10:20am, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:45pm, Tue Thu 6:00pm–7:50pm, Mon Wed 10:45am–12:30pm