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ESL-> ESL 11A: Basic English 1

ESL 11A is an intermediate, multi-skills course that helps English language learners improve their communication skills in a multicultural setting. It focuses on writing academic paragraphs, grammar, reading, academic vocabulary, listening, and speaking.

Students who receive a final grade of C in ESL 10G or 10W should enroll in support courses (ESL14A/B, 15, 16A/B/C, 17) before taking ESL 11A or concurrently with ESL 11A.
  • Prerequisites:
    ESL 10G and ESL 10W or Group C on the ESL Placement Assessment.
  • Credits:
    6 units
  • Notes:
    Transfer: None

Spring 2025

  • TTh 9 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Andrea Kahn | Hum & Soc Science 156
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2136
    Hum & Soc Science 156
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Keith Graziadei | Hum & Soc Science 207
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2137
    Hum & Soc Science 207
  • MW 1 p.m.-4:05 p.m. | Judith Marasco | Hum & Soc Science 207
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2138
    Hum & Soc Science 207

Summer 2025

  • MTWTh 10:15 a.m.-2:35 p.m. | Andrea Kahn | Hum & Soc Science 207
    ESL-> ESL 11A-1341
    Hum & Soc Science 207

Fall 2025

  • MW 9 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Judith Marasco | Hum & Soc Science 207
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2203
    Hum & Soc Science 207
  • TTh 9 a.m.-12:05 p.m. | Andrea Kahn | Hum & Soc Science 156
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2204
    Hum & Soc Science 156
  • MW 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Benjamin Goldberg | Drescher Hall 210
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2205
    Drescher Hall 210
  • TTh 12:45 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | Keith Graziadei | Hum & Soc Science 207
    ESL-> ESL 11A-2206
    Hum & Soc Science 207