English as a Second Language

ESL student using a computer to develop listening skills during lab time

Are you a non-native speaker of English who wants to strengthen your English skills? The English as a Second Language (ESL) program has six levels of instruction, from beginning to university-level courses. Beginning levels help you gain fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Upper levels include spoken and written practice while focusing on academic English to prepare you for success in university classes. Residents and international students are welcome.

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Learn English for Career Success

English is the common language of global business. Communicating well in English will improve your job prospects. Fluent English speakers can earn 25% to 40% more than workers with limited English proficiency. In addition, English has a reputation for being difficult to learn, so graduates who have mastered the language have demonstrated the ability to overcome a challenge and learn a new skill.
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2 Billion
English users globally

Certificates to Choose From

MPC’s English as a Second Language Program has six levels of instruction: from beginning courses to university level courses. The most advanced level transfers to California State Universities. Three non-credit Certificates of Completion are available.
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Non-Credit Certificate of Completion

English as a Second Language - High Beginning Level

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Non-Credit Certificate of Completion

English as a Second Language - Intermediate Level

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Non-Credit Certificate of Completion

English as a Second Language - Advanced Level

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Learning English for Future Leadership

My name is Shams Shniian, originally from Iraq, a native Arabic speaker. Communication with others was difficult for me, so I decided to continue my education by joining English classes at MPC, to communicate well and find a suitable job. I firmly believe that I made full use of my prior academic and professional experiences at MPC while simultaneously gaining relevant knowledge and laying a solid foundation for becoming a future leader as well as a good engineer.
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Shams Shniian
MPC Alumnus

To learn which classes are right for you, complete the English as a Second Language Guided Placement Tool.

The tool will identify your Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking course recommendations. 

If you like, you can schedule an appointment to complete your guided placement in our office, please reach out to the Welcome Center for assistance

If you are enrolled in ESL classes and if you do not have a computer at home, you can apply to borrow a Chromebook. The Chromebook Check-Out Program is available at both the Monterey and Marina campuses.

To participate, fill out the form linked below. You will be contacted when equipment is available for you to check out. 

Click here to apply to check out a Chromebook.

Below please find some helpful resources for Using your Chromebook.

SPEAKING

LISTENING

PRONUNCIATION

READING

VOCABULARY

WRITING AND RESEARCH

GRAMMAR

DICTIONARIES

LAB WORK

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