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English as a Second Language (ESL)

Achieve your goals one vocabulary word at a time!

 

Getting started

  1. APPLY
    Complete and submit the LMC application online, by mail, or in person. When the application is accepted, you will receive a student identification (I.D.) number. If you have questions about the application, please contact Dr. Paula Gunder, ESL Coordinator, at pgunder@losmedanos.edu.

  1. ASSESS
    Take the ESL placement test. You will need your student I.D. The test will help you choose the courses that are right for you and your level of English. Click here for information about the placement test, including how to schedule an appointment, and where and when to take the test.

  1. GET COUNSELING
    Make an appointment to meet with our ESL counselor, Luis Morales (or an available counselor), to get help understanding your placement results, selecting ESL courses, information about financial aid, and creating an educational plan. You can make an appointment
    • by phone - call the Counseling Center (925-439-2181 ext. 3334), or
    • in person - visit the Counseling Center, CC3 Room 414
  2. REGISTER
    Register for classes (click the link and scroll to find information on how to register for classes online or in person). Use the course schedule search, the current semester's schedule of classes, and/or the plan you created with the counselor to help you register.

  1. PREPARE & ATTEND
    Mark your calendar for the first day of class and make note of other dates you should be aware of (Important Dates). Go to the LMC bookstore to buy your course textbooks and school supplies. Determine your transportation needs (including buying a parking permit if you are driving to school). Review a campus map and find your classrooms. Give yourself plenty of time, especially the first 2-3 weeks of classes, to find parking, locate your classroom, and avoid being late.