What you'll study
English as a Second Language (ESL)
For success in these programs you are encouraged to:
- immerse yourself in English outside your classes,
- attend regularly,
- participate in class, and
- complete homework and assignments.
Here is a list of what you can take after you complete each course: ESL Next Step Guide (pdf 179KB)
| Beginning students have little or no knowledge of English. Emphasis in these levels is on development of listening and speaking skills with an introduction to reading comprehension and written composition. | |
| ELD 032 | Introduction to English Basics |
| ELD 033 | English Basics 1 |
| ELD 034 | English Basics 2 |
| ELD 035 | English Essentials 1 |
| ELD 036 | English Essentials 2 |
| ELD 042 | Engl Essentials 1 Rdng/Wrtng |
| ELD 044 | Engl Essentials 1 Lstng/Spkng |
| ELD 052 | Engl Essentials 2 Rdng/Wrtng |
| ELD 054 | Engl Essentials 2 Lstng/Spkng |
Students registered in ELD 032, 033, 034, 035, 036, 042, 044, 050, 052, 062, or ELD 064 are also registered in 2.5 lab hours to be arranged individually. The lab hours provide a variety of activities that support and enhance regular class work.
| Intermediate and Advanced ELD courses—These courses focus on the development of academic English language skills needed to enter Provincial-level ELD courses, as well as gain general English communicative competence. | |
| ELD 050 | Intermediate English |
| ELD 062 | Intermediate Engl Rdng/Wrtng |
| ELD 064 | Intermediate Engl Lstng/Spkng |
| ELD 072 | Advanced English |
| ELD 074 | Academic Communication Skills |
| Provincial level ELD courses—These courses focus on the development of academic language skills. ELD 092 and ELD 094 articulate with our ENGL 092 and ENGL 094 courses, and ELD 097 articulates with ENGL 140. ELD 092 / ELD 094 and ELD 097 are acceptable for entry into Camosun's college-level courses and programs that require grade 12 English. | |
| ELD 092 | Provincial English Composition |
| ELD 094 | Provincial English Literature |
| ELD 097 | Technical and Professional English |
Additional ESL courses we offer |
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| These courses listed below can be taken individually or as support for further practice. | |
| ELD 047 | Workplace Speaking and Listening |
| ELD 060 | ELD Support Course |
| ELD 075 | Grammar for Composition |
| ELD 077 | English Pronunciation |
| ELD 078 | Vocabulary for Academic Study |
| ELD IELTS | IELTS Preparation |
| ELD TOEFL | TOEFL Preparation |
| ELD QKSTRT | ELD Quick Start |
Certificate in English Language Development–Level 1
The completion of ELD 036 will indicate you have developed the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills required to enter Access programs, and will provide you with a Certificate in English Language Development, Level 1.
Certificate in English Language Development–Level 2
The completion of either ELD 092 and ELD 094, or ELD 097, will indicate you have developed the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills required to obtain a Certificate in English Language Development–Level 2, and, will provide you with recognized prerequisites for entry into Camosun's college-level programs.
