English as a Second Language (Intensive)

The Intensive ESL (IESL) Program at Lane Community College offers 6 levels of English as a Second language study that ranges from beginning through college transition.

Length of program depends on placement level

Program Contacts

Cost

Program Learning Outcomes

The purpose of this program is to assist English language learners, both resident and international students, to achieve educational, workplace or other personal goals by facilitating English language learning and intercultural understanding in a supportive, respectful environment.

Admission Information

All new students should complete the ESL Intake Form and then take a placement test to be placed in an appropriate class level. For more information, see the Daytime Program Intensive ESL website.

ESL to Credit Bridge Program: For students interested in completing ESL coursework simultaneously with credit courses, contact the department or go to the website to learn more about the Bridge Program.

Courses

There are 6 levels in the IESL program (A, B, C, D, E, and F).

Course hours listed represent hours per week

Level A

XESC 0516AESL Basic Combined Basic Skills Level A

10 hours

XESR 0516AESL Reading and Oral Skills Level A

10 hours

Level B

XESC 0516BESL Combined Skills Level B

10 hours

XESR 0516BESL Reading and Oral Skills Level B

10 hours

XESW 0516BESL Writing and Grammar Level B

10 hours

Level C

XESR 0516CESL Reading and Oral Skills Level C

10 hours

XESW 0516CESL Writing and Grammar Level C

10 hours

Level D

XESR 0516DESL Reading and Oral Skills Level D

10 hours

XESW 0516DESL Writing and Grammar Level D

10 hours

Level E

XEBO 0516EESL Bridge Oral Skills Level E

5 hours

XEBW 0516EESL Bridge Reading and Writing Level E

7 hours

XESR 0516EESL Academic Reading Level E

5 hours

XESS 0516EESL Academic Listening and Speaking Level E

5 hours

XESW 0516EESL Academic Writing and Grammar Level E

10 hours

Level F

XEBO 0516FESL Bridge Oral Skills Level F

5 hours

XESS 0516FESL College Transition Listening and Speaking Level F

5 hours

XESR 0516FESL College Transition Reading Level F

5 hours

XEBW 0516FESL Bridge Reading and Writing Level F

7 hours

XESW 0516FESL College Transition Writing and Grammar Level F

10 hours

Elective

XESS 05160English Pronunciation

2.5 hours