English as a Second Language Courses

Courses in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Cerritos College are for adult learners of English. The purpose of our classes is to help you be more successful at work, in college or university, and in communicating with others in English.

All the ESL instructors at Cerritos College have many years of experience teaching English and explain new topics simply, slowly, and clearly.

If you do not know which level is best for you, do not worry. You will take an ESL placement exam (also called an assessment test) to help us decide which classes are best for you. Do not worry! You can not fail this test. We use the score only as a guide to place you in the correct class.

If you want to know more about our courses, please click on the links below.

All Skills (Grammar, Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing)

ESL 1 ESL 2 ESL 3

Advanced Grammar
Individualized Lab
Intermediate Grammar
Reading
Spelling