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English as a second language

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We have courses which integrate reading, writing, speaking and listening. And now we offer two certificate programs, intermediate and advanced levels. We also offer classes in conversation/pronunciation and grammar and a bridge course which helps students transition successfully from ESL to English classes.

Room 281: (ESL Language Lab)  
ESL OPEN LAB HOURS—SP’10 Mondays-Fridays: 9 am-2 pm

ESL classes are offered at both the main campus and the Brentwood Center. Sign up for classes now!

How to register for classes:

If you would like to find out what level is best for you, inquire about ESL/LOEP assessment test.

ESL Team

Gabriella

Instructor Profesora
Gabriella Boehme
gboehme@losmedanos.edu    
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3227


Yongmin

Professor of English
Dr. Yongmin Zhu
yzhu@losmedanos.edu
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3256


 

 

Counselor
Luis Morales
lmorales@losmedanos.edu     
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3456

HSI Secretary
Carmen Pacheco
cpacheco@losmedanos.edu   
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3423

Computer Lab Coordinator
Le-Pham Le
lle@losmedanos.edu
(925) 439-2181 ext. 3263

The ESL Computer Lab in room 281

ESL Language Lab Policy

Lab Access and Usage

1) Exclusive use is for ESL-related coursework.

2) Public usage of computers is limited to those in the Information Common area in the Library.

3) Currently enrolled ESL students are eligible to use this lab. Proof of LMC ID will be required.

4) Sign-in and sign-out with your student ID number are required when using the lab.

5) When signing in, if you are using the lab to fulfill an “additional hour” associated with one of your ESL courses, make sure you click on the course for which you have come to use the lab.

6) There is a 1-hour time limit when others are waiting. An unattended computer station for more than 10 minutes will be re-assigned.

7) Lab equipment should be used with proper care. Damage or misuse of the lab equipment in any manner will result in penalties and/or disciplinary actions.

8) Check the lab calendar or bulletin board for special notices. The ESL Language Lab may be closed during certain times for tests, classes, lab maintenance, or seminars.

9) No food or beverage is allowed inside the lab at any time.

10) CCCCD’s Acceptable Technology Use Policy (http://www.4cd.net/policies_procedures/BUSINESS/FIN10_06.PDF) specifically prohibits the use of District computers in “attempting to defraud another, threatening physical harm to another, procuring or distributing obscene material in any form, or unlawfully harassing another”. Violations of the District’s Acceptable Technology Use policy will be reported and handled through the proper channels.

11) Minor children who are not LMC students, accompanied or unaccompanied, are not permitted in the ESL Language Lab.

12) Please be respectful of other students using the lab--keep noise to a minimum and no talking on cell phones.

13) Loud, disruptive, and/or abusive behavior on the part of any student will result in progressive disciplinary action, including being asked to leave the lab immediately and revocation or suspension of Language Lab access privilege.

Lab Help

14) Lab staff is available for general guidance in computer usage.

15) ESL instructors are available to for all English as a second language instructional guidance.

Software Usage

16) Software provided by LMC can only be used in the lab. Copying, deleting or modifying the software/computer-setup is strictly prohibited.

17) All your documents must be saved onto your own removable media. You are responsible for the files on your own storage media.

 

 
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