Additional ESL Courses: Targeted and Condensed Level Courses

In addition to our ESL Certificate Programs, we also offer individual ESL courses to enhance your language skills. These courses do not have Prerequisites (no placement tests are required).

Certificates are not offered for individual ESL condensed and targeted skills courses. 

Courses Offered:

These courses can be completed in a shorter time frame than regular ESL level classes. Each class consists of a total of 72 hours per semester and does not require a placement test. 

  • ESLN 1000 - English as a Second Language, Literacy Level - Condensed
  • ESLN 1001 - English as a Second Language, Level 1 - Condensed
  • ESLN 1002 - English as a Second Language, Level 2 - Condensed
  • ESLN 1003 - English as a Second Language, Level 3 - Condensed
  • ESLN 1004 - English as a Second Language, Level 4 - Condensed
  • ESLN 1005 - English as a Second Language, Level 5 - Condensed

These are supplemental courses to enhance your English skills. They can be taken individually and do not require a placement test. 

  • ESLN 1072 - Basic-Intermediate Conversation
  • ESLN 1074 - Advanced Conversation
  • ESLN 1082 - Basic-Intermediate Pronunciation
  • ESLN 1084 - Advanced Pronunciation
  • ESLN 1092 - Basic-Intermediate Grammar Review
  • ESLN 1094 - Advanced Grammar Review 
  • ESLN 1102 - Basic-Intermediate Writing Skills
  • ESLN 1104 - Advanced Writing Skills
  • ESLN 1112 - Basic-Intermediate Reading & Vocabulary
  • ESLN 1114 - Advanced Reading & Vocabulary
  • ESLN 1125 - U.S. Cultural Traditions and Social Change
  • ESLN 1126 - Citizenship Preparation: U.S. History, Civics, and Government
  • ESLN 1130 - TOEFL Preparation 

Steps to Get Started

Use the guide below to start taking condensed or targeted ESL courses. For more detailed instructions, go to How to Take Noncredit Classes. 

  1. Check course availability in Schedule of Classes

    To find ESL courses in the class schedule, look for the subject “ESL Noncredit”.

    Go to Class Schedule

  2. Choose which type of student you are:

    Follow these steps if you are new to PCC OR returning after an absence of 1 or more major semester(s):

    1. Apply to Noncredit

      • Create an OpenCCC account if you don’t have one already.

    2. Receive Welcome Letter via email

    3. Activate your LancerPoint account

    4. Check your Registration Status Date in LancerPoint

    5. Register for classes in LancerPoint using CRN# 

    Follow these steps if you are a current or continuing PCC student (noncredit or credit):

    1. Check your Registration Status Date in LancerPoint

    2. Register for classes in LancerPoint using CRN#