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Salt Lake Technical College

English As A Second Language (TESL and ESL)

 
English as a Second Language is eligible for the Mastering ESL Scholarship designed to financially assist students who are enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at SLCC. This scholarship is worth up to $300 during the Spring 2024 semester. The application is open from November 1, 2023 through January 15, 2024. Click here to complete your application and get registered today.

The ESL Program at Salt Lake Technical College offers six levels of ESL instruction leading to SLTC certificate programs or SLCC degree programs. A placement test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin. Placement tests are arranged at the time students seek to register for the program. ESL classes include intensive academic English practice in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

The mission of the English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at Salt Lake Community College is to improve students' English language skills which will help them successfully develop personally, professionally and academically at Salt Lake Community College.

Basic Skills Courses: Hours vary depending on student needs.

International Students

International students (students on a nonimmigrant visa) must complete the International Student Application for admission through the International Student Services before being able to enroll.

International Student Services
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Student Center (STC) Room 234
801-957-4528
international.affairs@slcc.edu

SLCC F-1 international students will automatically be enrolled in the Ascension Health Insurance Plan when they register for classes. Please contact the office for international students for further details.

ESL Course Sequence

ESL LEVELS

Beginning I

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TESL 1020
Title Reading/Writing
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1010
Title Listening/Speaking
Clock Hours 2
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1030
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1040
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1050
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1060
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement

Beginning II

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TESL 1120
Title Reading/Writing
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1110
Title Listening/Speaking
Clock Hours 2
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1130
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1140
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1150
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1160
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement

Intermediate I

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TESL 1220
Title Reading/Writing
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1210
Title Listening/Speaking
Clock Hours 2
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1230
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1240
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1250
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1260
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement

Intermediate II ESL

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course TESL 1320
Title Reading/Writing
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1310
Title Listening/Speaking
Clock Hours 2
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1330
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1340
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1350
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course TESL 1360
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 1
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement

Advanced I

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course ESL 0520
Title Reading/Writing
Clock Hours 5
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 0510
Title Listening/Speaking
Clock Hours 5
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 0530
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 0540
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 0550
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 0560
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement

Advanced II

Course
Title
Credit Hours
Semester
Prerequisite
Course ESL 1020
Title Reading and Writing
Clock Hours 5
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 1010
Title Listening and Speaking
Clock Hours 5
Semester Fall, Spring, Summer
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 1030
Title Conversation
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 1040
Title Grammar
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 1050
Title Vocabulary
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Course ESL 1060
Title Pronunciation
Clock Hours 3
Semester Fall, Spring
Prerequisite ESL Placement
Steps for Enrollment into ESL Courses  

Tuition and Fees

(subject to change without notice)

  • Tuition: Based on $90 per technical credit hour
  • Student Fees: $8 per technical credit hour
  • Lab Fees: $0.00 for each language lab
  • Books: $61.75 - $202.25 per level - ask instructor prior to purchasing books
  • International Student Tuition and Fees is $784 (not including books and International Application fee) for a total of 8 credit hours per semester

For further details please see the Course Availability and Cost Estimate


Available Class Schedules

Fall 2023 Class Schedule

Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, Utah 84130
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m

South City Campus
1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.

West Valley Center
3460 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84128
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.

Herriman Annex
14551 South Sentinel Ridge Blvd, Herriman, Utah 84096
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.

 

ESL Placement

The ESL Placement is used to determine your knowledge in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL Placement determines the appropriate courses for your level. The ESL Placement is administered through SLCC Testing Services.

 

Financial Aid

  • ESL courses are not eligible for VA.
  • ESL 0510, ESL 0520, ESL 1010, and ESL 1020 may be eligible for Federal financial aid.
  • Some ESL and KESL courses qualify for SLCC scholarships.<

Additional Program Notes

Because all classes are now offered individually, there are no required minimum hours of enrollment (EXCEPT for International Visa students who must attend full-time).

 

Ready to get started?

  • For more information about this program, please contact us.
  • Start the application process here.
  • Still have questions? We're here to help. Give us a call at 801-957-4073.