Skyline College
Ramón C. Parada
They describe their program to students as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) with their goal being
to help non-native English speakers:
 improve English for academic purposes
 improve English for vocational purposes
 improve English for personal interest
Assessment/Placement:
Non-native speakers of English take the COMPASS.
There are four levels of classes, plus a novice class and an additional composition class for students who want to
get a college degree. The sequence of courses are ESOL 810, 820, 830 and 840.
They have a page in Spanish plus brochures in Spanish, Chinese & Tagalog.
They have a Language Arts - English Skills Page
Welcome to the English Skills page! Here are several links to exercises on the web that
can help you improve your English skills. Visit us often!
Listening & Speaking Practice
Online Typing/Keyboarding Practice
Skyline College Writing Links
Reading & Vocabulary Practice
Free Internet Grammar Exercises
(by Topic)
Free Internet Quiz Sites (general)
Core Courses: The ESL program consists of Non-Credit & Credit Courses.
Other: