Your recommended classes are Academic Reading and Writing I and Academic Listening and Speaking I.

  • Academic Reading and Writing I 

    • ENGM V01R (credit), or 

    • ENGM N101R (noncredit) 

This course is designed to instruct the intermediate ESL learner in the fundamental skills of academic reading and writing. Writing topics include compound and complex sentences, verb tenses, and punctuation applied to academic paragraphs. Reading skills include identifying main ideas in paragraphs and longer passages, vocabulary development, use of context, literal and inferential comprehension, and recognizing basic patterns of organization. 

  • Academic Listening and Speaking I 

    • ENGM V01L (credit) 

    • ENGM N101L (noncredit) 

This academic listening and speaking course is designed for intermediate multilingual students. Instruction will focus on the improvement of oral fluency and listening comprehension. Emphasis is on vocabulary development, pronunciation, fluency, presentation skills, and comprehension. 

Next Steps:

  1. Schedule of Classes 

    See our current ESL classes or search the Schedule of Classes for your recommended class.

  2. Registration/College Application 

    Find information on how to apply to the college. Note: If you want to take FREE classes only (noncredit), complete the Noncredit Application.

Registration Help 

For registration assistance, contact: 

Cynthia Cuevas, Counseling Services Specialist 

  • Phone: (805) 289-6589 
  • Email: cynthia_cuevas1@vcccd.edu 
  • Location: East Campus (957 Faulkner Road, Suite #106; Santa Paula, CA 93060) 

The Compass Welcome Center 

  • Phone: (805) 289-6420 
  • Email: vcwelcome@vcccd.edu 
  • Location: Student Services Building, Main Campus (4667 Telegraph Road; Ventura, CA 93003)