Learn ESL – FREE – at De Anza!
If English isn't your first language, De Anza's English as a Second Language (ESL) program can help you achieve your goals!
De Anza is offering TUITION-FREE noncredit courses for students who are learning English as a second language and want to improve their ability to understand, speak, read and write in English.
- These classes can help you communicate better at home, at work and in the community.
- Noncredit courses do not count toward a college degree or academic certificate, but they can be a first step to entering and succeeding in college!
- A noncredit course can also satisfy requirements for taking a lower-level course so you can advance to a higher level of ESL.
See below for a complete list of noncredit ESL classes at De Anza.
- Check the Noncredit ESL Course Map to see the best order for taking classes in sequence
- Check the class schedule to see which courses are offered in a particular quarter.
Earn a Noncredit Certificate
Certificate of Competency: American English Pronunciation
You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in American English Pronunciation by completing these FREE noncredit courses
- ESL 460A: American English Pronunciation 1
- ESL 460B: American English Pronunciation 2
Certificate of Competency: ESL–Intermediate Level
You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in ESL–Intermediate Level by completing these FREE noncredit courses
- ESL 400: High Beginning ESL
- ESL 434: Low Intermediate ESL
- ESL 444: Intermediate ESL
Certificate of Competency: ESL–Advanced Level
You can earn a noncredit Certificate of Competency in ESL–Advanced Level by completing these FREE noncredit courses
- ESL 451: High Intermediate Listening and Speaking
- ESL 455: High Intermediate Grammar, Writing and Reading
- ESL 461: Low Advanced Listening and Speaking
- ESL 465: Low Advanced Grammar, Writing and Reading
- ESL 472: Advanced Reading and Vocabulary
- ESL 473: Introduction to the Essay
Certificate of Completion: ESL–Advanced Level
As an alernative to the Certificate of Competency in ESL–Advanced Level listed above, you can earn a noncredit Certificate of Completion in ESL–Advanced Level by completing these two noncredit courses
- ESL 472: Advanced Reading and Vocabulary
- ESL 473: Introduction to the Essay
HOW TO REGISTER FOR NONCREDIT CLASSES
Why Study ESL at De Anza?
- Experienced instructors with advanced degrees
- Extensive support – tutoring, group practice and language software
- Pathway to credit courses and certificate, degree or transfer
Choose From These Noncredit Courses
- Visit the ESL Courses webpage for detailed course descriptions
- Check the Noncredit ESL Course Map to see the best order for taking classes in sequence
- Check the Class Schedule to see which courses are offered during a particular quarter
- Learn more about noncredit classes by visiting the Noncredit Classes webpage
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ESL 400: High Beginning English as a Second Language
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ESL 434: Low Intermediate – Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar
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ESL 444: Intermediate – Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar
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ESL 451: High Intermediate – Listening and Speaking
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ESL 455: High Intermediate – Reading, Writing and Grammar
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ESL 460A: American English Pronunciation 1
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ESL 460B: American English Pronunciation 2
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ESL 461: Low Advanced – Listening and Speaking
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ESL 465: Low Advanced – Reading, Writing and Grammar
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ESL 472: Advanced – Reading and Vocabulary
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ESL 473: Advanced – Introduction to the Essay
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ESL 474: Advanced Grammar and Proofreading for Writers
Translated Course Descriptions: ESL 400, 434 and 444
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Descripción de los cursos en Español
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中文课程说明
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Mô tả khóa học bằng tiếng Việt
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Paglalarawan ng kurso sa Tagalog
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توضیحات دوره به زبان فارسی
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日本語でのコースの説明
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Описание курсов на русском языке
More Information
- Check the ESL noncredit course map to learn the best order for taking classes in sequence.
- For general questions about the non-credit ESL program, contact Dr. Iva Tracey at traceyiva@deanza.edu.
- For questions about noncredit certificates, contact Nina Van at vannina@deanza.edu