TransfermaticNESL at Rio Hondo College

    NESL 019 - ESL Advanced II: College Preparation

    Recent Professors
    ScRobertson@riohondo.edu, LSolis@riohondo.edu, fgumm@riohondo.edu, mdamico@riohondo.edu
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    30–35 students
    Credits
    Not published
    Prerequisite
    NESL 018 or equivalent placement
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NESL 019
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    The College Preparation course is the highest Noncredit ESL level designed for students who wish to prepare for transition into various academic programs at the college level. This course reinforces and builds on students’ English language skills to meet the academic expectations of college courses. Students are introduced to basic elements of an academic course: understanding the syllabus, note-taking, participating in discussion, interpreting written texts, composing essays, and making presentations. Students practice these academic skills in a supportive language-learning community. If taken in sequence with NESL 018, the successful completion of this course earns the Certificate of Competency in English for College Preparation and prepares students for direct entry to Rio Hondo College’s Credit English Program.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:50pm, Fri 8:30am–11:20am, Mon Wed 6:00pm–7:45pm, Tue Thu 8:30am–10:15am