ESL 234
Low Intermediate English as a Second Language
Course Description
Development of English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills at the low intermediate level. Emphasis on explicit grammar instruction, writing a group of topic-related sentences, vocabulary building, pronunciation and discussion of multicultural topics.
Class Details
| CRN | Course | Section | Days | Times | Instructor | Loc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38186 | ESL 234 | 02Y | M·W···· | 06:30 PM-08:45 PM | Valerie Ormeno | L33 |
| ·T·R··· | 06:30 PM-08:45 PM | ONLINE |
Class Dates: This class runs from 2026-01-05 to 2026-03-27.
Class Syllabus: Download Syllabus
Footnote:
ESL 234.02Y: HYBRID, meets on-campus and online. This class meets each week on campus and online as noted in the class listing. Students must have access to a computer, the internet and an individual email address. Most De Anza classes will use the Canvas course management system. We recommend a laptop or desktop computer to successfully complete the course; a tablet or phone may not be adequate for all assignments and tests. Information about Canvas and Online Education Orientation can be found in Canvas on the Student Resources page: https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/3382. The Student Online Resources hub with extensive information and tips can be found at deanza.edu/online-ed/students/remotelearning .
Class Materials
| Textbook/Material | Type | Required | Purchase | Rent | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | Used | New | Used | |||
| Basic English Grammar Student Book (5th Edition) Azar © 2021 ISBN: 9780136726036 | Textbook | Choice | $68.75 | $51.75 | $48.13 | $34.38 |
| Pathways Reading, Writing, & Critical Thinking 1 with the Spark Platform (3rd Edition) Blass © 2025 ISBN: 9780357979563 | Textbook | Required | $78.75 | $59.25 | $55.13 | $39.38 |
| Basic English Grammar Student Book (w/Online Practice/MyEnglishLab) (5th Edition) Azar © 2021 ISBN: 9780136726074 | Textbook | Choice | $91.00 | $68.25 | $63.70 | $45.50 |
Lower prices may be available for textbooks or materials in certain courses, when purchased through the course site on Canvas. Your instructor will tell you if a lower price is available.
View textbook and/or other materials available at the Bookstore.
Course Details
- Units
- 10 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 10
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Program Status
- Not Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Prerequisite
- Qualifying score on the English as a Second Language Placement Test; or ESL D200. (or ESL D400.) with a grade of C or better