We have 6 levels of ESL:

Course Number Level Course Title
ESL 475 Level 6 Fundamentals of College Reading and Writing for ESL Students
ESL 652 Level 5 English as a Second Language, V
ESL 642 Level 4 English as a Second Language, IV
ESL 632 Level 3 English as a Second Language, III
ESL 622 Level 2 English as a Second Language, II
ESL 612 Level 1 English as a Second Language, I


Course Number Phrase 1 Phrase 2
ESL 475
To enter this class, these phrases describe you:		 I can easily write an essay (3-4 paragraphs) in class in 60 minutes with very few basic errors. I can do this without a translator. At home, I can write 2-page essays with very few errors. I feel very comfortable using English anytime. I feel comfortable in college classes using English. I can talk about current events on the news in English.

ESL 652
To enter this class, these phrases describe you:

 I can easily write a paragraph: 6-10 sentences) in class in 30 minutes with very few basic errors. I can do this without a translator. At home, I can write compositions (2-4 paragraphs) with very few errors. I feel comfortable speaking to most people in English even on the phone. I can talk about current events, controversial topics, dreams and goals. I can ask questions and explain my ideas in English.

ESL 642
To enter this class, these phrases describe you:

 I can write a clear paragraph (6-8 sentences) in class in 60 minutes about one topic. I can do this without any help. I feel comfortable speaking to most people in English even on the phone. I can go shopping and introduce myself to new people. I can talk about work, school and my family.

ESL 632
To enter this class, these phrases describe you:

I feel comfortable writing 10 sentences in class in 30 minutes without a translator.
Maria is a nurse.
She likes to cook.
She has three kids.

 I feel (mostly) comfortable shopping or ordering food in a restaurant using English. I can talk to other ESL students using basic sentences. I don’t like talking on the phone in English.
ESL 622
To enter this class, these phrases describe you:		 I can write a few words in English. I can write the alphabet and simple sentences like:
I am Maria. I am 40 years old.		 I don’t feel comfortable speaking in
English, but I can say a few phrases like hello and goodbye. I can tell you basic things about myself like my home country, family, job, etc.
ESL 612
To enter this class, these phrases
describe you:		 I know very few words in English. I don’t feel comfortable speaking in
English at all.