ESL Center
Welcome! Sharpen your ESL skills in a quiet and friendly environment.
In the ESL Center, you can fulfill the requirements of your ESL class or enroll in an independent, lab‑only course to improve your reading, vocabulary, listening and speaking, and/or writing skills.
You can:
- Develop your vocabulary
- Improve your reading rate
- Deepen your comprehension of textbook material
- Practice pronunciation
- Practice conversation with ESL teachers and native and multilingual speakers
- Improve note-taking and listening skills
- Learn about grammar
- Practice and improve your writing skills
The ESL Center is staffed by instructors and instructional aides, so you can get personalized attention. Materials are provided to assist your instruction.
Contact Us
Araceli Arias
North Hall Building 18, Room 101
csmeslcenter@smccd.edu
(650) 574-6437
Hours
Day | Time | Modality |
---|---|---|
Mon | 8:30 am - 6:30 pm | In Person |
Tue | 8:30 am - 6:30 pm | In Person |
Wed | 8:30 am - 6:30 pm | In Person |
Thu | 8:30 am - 6:30 pm | In Person |
Fri | 8:30 am - 2:00 pm | In Person |
Sat | 9:30 am - 1:00 pm | Virtual |
Student Employment
ESL Center Student Assistant Job Description
Student assistants are often the first line of help for students when they have questions about ESL Center activities, the ESL Department, and/or the College. Click on the link above for a detailed description of the job and its qualifications.
How to Apply
Read the full job description linked above and then contact or visit the ESL Center to request an application.
December 10-16, 2023
December 22 – January 1
January 16, 2024