English as a Second Language
Exploration Pathway
Are you interested in taking ESL classes to improve your English?
- We offer FREE noncredit classes for all students!
- We also offer credit classes for students seeking certificates and degrees in other programs!
Don't know what class to take? Use the self-guided placement tool to choose your level.
All credit and noncredit classes offer:
- Access to academic counselors
- Access to disability support programs and services
- Free tutoring
- Free field trips during the semester
Classes we offer:
- ESL Noncredit Courses
- ESL Credit Courses
- Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Communication Courses
Contact Us
-
ESL Program Coordinator and Instructor
Christopher Howe
- ESL Outreach & Support Specialist
Cyrus Freeberg - (707) 485-9945
- Cyrus.Freeberg@napavalley.edu
- Senior Dean of Language Arts, Library, and Social Sciences
Maria Villagomez - (707) 256-7156
- mvillagomez@napavalley.edu
Fall 2022 Courses
Non-Credit Community Classes (Free!)
|
Course |
Section Number |
Dates |
Days/Times |
Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ABEN-750 Community ESL ONLINE |
77246 |
Sep 6, 2022 - Dec 28, 2022 |
Monday, Wednesday (Online) 9:00AM-11:30AM |
Lorraine Ruston |
|
ABEN 755 College Preparation ESL HYBRID |
77950 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Tuesday (IN-PERSON) @Napa Adult School 6:00PM-7:00PM Thursday (Online) 6:00PM-8:00PM |
Tava Barber |
|
ABEN 755 College Preparation ESL HYBRID |
76490 |
Aug 22, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Saturday (IN-PERSON)
@Napa Valley College Bldg 1400, Rm 14329:00AM-11:30AM |
Chris Howe |
Non-Credit Courses (Free!)
|
Course |
Section Number |
Dates |
Days/Times |
Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESLNC-855 Reading, Writing, Grammar 1 ONLINE |
76474 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Tuesday, Thursday (Online) 9:30AM-11:20AM |
Sandra Gardiner |
|
ESLNC-865 Reading, Writing, Grammar 2 HYBRID |
77952 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Tuesday (Online) 7:00PM-9:00PM Thursday (IN-PERSON) @Napa Adult School 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Nathan Toister |
|
ESLNC-885 Reading, Writing, Grammar 3 & 4 HYBRID |
77954 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Monday (IN-PERSON) @Napa Valley College Bldg 1400, Rm 14327:00PM-9:00PM Wednesday (Online) 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Michael Klieman |
|
ESLNC-862 Communication 1 ONLINE |
77249 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Monday, Wednesday (Online) 4:30PM-6:30PM |
Chris Howe |
|
ESLNC-884 Communication 2 ONLINE |
77250 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Monday, Wednesday (Online) 4:30PM-6:30PM |
Chris Howe |
Credit Courses (Paid)
|
Course |
Section Number |
Dates |
Days/Times |
Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESL-55 Reading, Writing, Grammar 1 ONLINE |
76473 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Tuesday, Thursday (Online) 9:30AM-11:20AM |
Sandra Gardiner |
|
ESL-65 Reading, Writing, Grammar 2 HYBRID |
77951 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Tuesday (Online) 7:00PM-9:00PM Thursday (IN-PERSON) @Napa Adult School 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Nathan Toister |
|
ESL-85 Reading, Writing, Grammar 3 & 4 HYBRID |
77953 |
Aug 29, 2022 - Dec 17, 2022 |
Monday (IN-PERSON)
@Napa Valley College Bldg 1400, Rm 14327:00PM-9:00PM Wednesday (Online) 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Michael Klieman |