Overview
The English as a Second Language (ESL) department at College of San Mateo (CSM) is a diverse community of faculty, staff, and learners coming from over 50 different language backgrounds.
Our mission is to help multilingual learners improve their English-language skills to achieve a variety of goals. Some learners are improving their English skills to earn a certificate/degree at CSM or transfer to a university to improve job prospects and earning potential. Others want to improve their language for everyday life. No matter what your reason is for improving your English skills, we can help you reach your goal!
The department offers a core curriculum of intermediate and advanced courses in reading, writing, listening, and speaking as well as supplemental courses in grammar review and pronunciation.
The ESL department also has its own learning center on campus, the ESL Center, which provides free tutoring and support for ESL students and offers lab-only, independent-study courses in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. To learn more about our ESL program, please enjoy this introductory video:
Contact Us
Questions? Need Help? Contact the
Language Arts Division Office
Faculty Office Building 15, Room 168
csmlanguagearts@smccd.edu
ESL Center
North Hall Building 18, Room 101
csmeslcenter@smccd.edu
(650) 574-6437
College Center Building 10, Room 180
csmmccdc@my.smccd.edu
(650) 574-6120
ESL Supplemental Courses
| Program Skill Levels | Grammar & Writing | Listening & Speaking | Reading & Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3+ High‑Intermediate+ |
Grammar Review ESL 898 |
Pronunciation ESL 888 ESL 887 |
ESL Lab-Only Courses
| Program Skill Levels | Grammar & Writing | Listening & Speaking | Reading & Vocabulary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Levels | ESL 908 ESL 907 |
ESL 849 | ESL 895 ESL 897 |
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