1. English as a Second Language

2. Purpose of Orientation
Rio Verde Program and Site Information
ESL Courses at Rio Verde
ESL Courses at Mt. SAC
Other Courses at Mt. SAC
Resources
Mt. SAC Campus
Educational Plan
Questions & Answers

3. Why Take ESL Classes? To learn English Other important reasons…
Most of you will say “to learn English” right?
But there is a reason behind this goal, maybe you want to get a better job/ more money or to improve your life or communicate with your children’s teachers or at the doctor’s office. These are all good reasons to learn English.
You want to learn English or improve your English
You want to take credit college courses to earn a degree or certificate
You want to go to University
You want to get a job (or get a better job!)
You want to feel comfortable with American friends and daily life
Your children may be improving in English, and you want to keep up with them and help them with their school work
You want to apply for citizenship in the United States
You want to keep busy

4. Your Goals/Why Take ESL Classes?
You want to learn English or improve your English
You want to take other courses to earn a degree or certificate
You want to get a job (or get a better job!)
You want to feel comfortable communicating with English speaking friends/family and in daily life
You want to apply for citizenship in the United States
You want to keep busy

5. This is where we come in…

6. How much do Mt. SAC’s noncredit ESL classes cost?
Registration and costs related to attendance.
There are no fees for noncredit ESL classes.

7. Some Things Students May Need To Purchase…
Textbook(s) needed for classes
Supplies needed for class
Registration and costs related to attendance.

8. Rio Verde Map and Parking
PARKING IS FREE!
There is a small lot on Rio Verde Drive.
There is street parking on Fircroft, Rio Verde, and Hollenbeck.

9. How many levels of ESL are available on the Mt. SAC campus?
Description of available programs, support services, and campus facilities, and how they can be accessed.

10. ESL Level Courses at Mt. SAC
Advanced
Level 5
Level 4
Intermediate
Level 3
Level 2
Beginning
Level 1
Pre - Level

11. ESL Skills Courses at Mt. SAC
Speaking C
Writing C
Levels 5 & 6
Advanced
Speaking B
Writing B
Levels 3 & 4
Intermediate
Speaking A
Writing A
Levels 1 & 2
Beginning
Speaking Pre
Writing Pre
Pre Level 1 Beginning

12. Other ESL Classes at Mt. SAC
Citizenship Class
Levels 3 and higher
Career & Life Planning
Levels 5 & 6
If you’ve decided to stay in ESL, these are some of the extra classes/programs you can take.
TOEFL Prep.
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Levels 5 & 6

13. For more information see our VESL Program Coordinator – Heidi Alcala
Vocational English
as a Second Language
Level 6
 Keyboarding
 Advanced Speaking/Writing
 Career & Life Planning
 Microcomputer Application
 Credit English
 Vocational Course
For more information see our VESL Program Coordinator – Heidi Alcala

14. Summer / Winter Session
Entering ESL Classes
When you begin your class(es), please keep in mind that you may be entering the class after it has already started
Your ESL Teacher will help you during the week you start attending
Fall / Spring Semester
Wk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Wk 4
Wk 5
Wk 6
Wk 7
Wk 8
Wk 9
Wk 10
Wk 11
Wk 12
Wk 13
Wk 14
Wk 15
Wk 16
At both sites, everyone wants you to succeed. Don’t worry about when you start, we will help you.
Don’t
Worry!
Summer / Winter Session
Wk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Wk 4
Wk 5
Wk 6

15. Resources on Campus – Mt. SAC
Language Learning Center (LLC)
ESL Library
Mt. SAC Library
Writing Center

16. Language
Learning
Center

17. Language Learning Center (LLC)
Located in Building 6
The LLC is a computer lab that has programs and activities to help students with:
Listening skills
Speaking skills
Pronunciation skills
*hours may vary

18. What Is An Educational Plan?
An educational plan is an outline of the steps and courses you will need to take in order to achieve your educational goal.
What classes you need to take to meet your goal and when, what order?

19. Why Is It Important To Have An Educational Plan?
An educational plan is your guide through your academic program and/or career development.
This guide is like a roadmap that can help you stay focused and save you time and money.
Have you ever been to the grocery store without a list…

20. Not sure how to chart a path to your academic and career goals?
ESL Counseling Team
John Pellitteri
Cindy Bonilla
Vanessa Garcia
Bertha Rodriguez
Michael Ngo
Not sure how to chart a path to your academic and career goals?
Transfer to Credit
Program Requirements
Citizenship
American Language (AMLA)
Degree Evaluation
Financial Aid
Career Guidance
Specific Licenses
General Questions
Problem Resolution
Skill Development
TOEFL
Available education planning services.
An ESL Counselor is here to help you create your educational plan.

22. The End