24 courses with the subject TESL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
TESL 1000Foundation Reading and Writing3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1015. In this Foundation (Pre-A1) course, students with limited English experience learn foundational reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary skills. They practice the alphabet and build knowledge through pictures, gestures, and writing common words/phrases to communicate. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level below A1, GSE score 10-21, or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All
TESL 1099Building ESL & Academic Skills1
This course is a student-centered learning space designed to support those enrolled in ESL courses. Students will work with their instructor to identify goals that align with their specific needs, such as activities to improve their language learning, support for completing specific course assignments, preparing for exams, or collaborating with their peers for additional learning practice.
Enrollment in one or more other ESL courses or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1100Level 1 Reading and Writing3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1115. In this Beginner Level 1 (A1) course, students develop essential reading/writing skills. They focus on recognizing parts of a sentence, understanding basic sentence structure/content in simplified reading passages, and writing simple sentences related to familiar topics. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level A1, GSE score 22-29 or TESL 1000 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1115Level 1 Listening and Speaking3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1100. In this Beginner Level 1 (A1) course, students develop an understanding of basic spoken English through focused listening. Students learn how to describe objects and people in the world around them. They use simple language to ask and answer questions. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level A1, GSE score 22-29 or TESL 1015 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1135Level 1 Conversation1
This Level 1 (A1) course introduces students to basic conversational skills in English. Students learn to greet others, introduce themselves, engage in simple exchanges, and participate in conversations on familiar topics. This course focuses on building basic vocabulary and phrases for everyday interactions.
Appropriate SLCC placement or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1145Level 1 Grammar3
In this Beginner Level 1 course, students will improve their foundational grammar skills and become more confident in expressing themselves. Simple structures and sentence patterns used to discuss daily routines, likes/dislikes, identifying things/people, describing objects with adjectives, negating sentences, and asking and answering questions, as well as regular and “be” verbs, are introduced.
Placement into CEFR Level A1, GSE score 22-29 or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1165Level 1 Pronunciation1
In this Level 1 (A1) course, students build a solid foundation in English pronunciation. Students learn to recognize and articulate the sounds of the English alphabet and basic vowels, apply key pronunciation and spelling rules, and practice syllable counting and stress. The course also covers basic intonation patterns, the natural rhythm of English, and features of connected speech.
Appropriate SLCC placement or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1200Level 2 Reading and Writing3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1215 . In this Beginner Level 2 (A2) course, students develop essential reading/writing skills for effective communication in everyday situations. They write short texts related to familiar contexts in the past & write plans/predictions/opinions about daily activities in the future. They receive both in-class and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level A2, GSE score 30-42 or TESL 1100 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1215Level 2 Listening and Speaking3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1200 . In this Beginner Level 2 (A2) course, students build their listening and speaking skills by practicing short conversations on familiar topics. They learn to discuss basic personal information, develop new vocabulary, and improve fluency. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level A2, GSE score 30-42 or TESL 1115 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1235Level 2 Conversation1
This Level 2 (A2) course improves students’ ability to participate in extended conversations on familiar topics. Students learn to engage in small talk, express basic opinions, and make polite requests. The course emphasizes building confidence in everyday conversational situations.
Appropriate SLCC placement or successful completion of TESL 1135 or previous level. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1245Level 2 Grammar3
In this Beginner Level 2 course, students will improve their basic English skills and use simple structures. They will learn to give commands, use subject/object pronouns and present progressive tense, apply comparative/superlative adjectives, discuss future plans, and identify adverbs of manner.
TESL 1145 or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1265Level 2 Pronunciation1
In this Level 2 (A2) course, students focus on improving the clarity and comprehensibility of their spoken skills. Emphasis is placed on accurate pronunciation of vowels and consonants in addition to covering key areas such as articulation, intonation, stress, and connected speech. The instruction will help to build confidence in clear, accurate speech.
Appropriate SLCC placement, successful completion of TESL 1165 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1300Level 3 Reading and Writing3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1315 . In this Intermediate Level 3 (B1) course, students distinguish main ideas and details, interpret texts, make inferences, and write compound/complex sentences. They also develop paragraphs with appropriate structure and write about past events with correct verb tenses. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level B1, GSE score 43-58 or TESL 1200 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1315Level 3 Listening and Speaking3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1300 . In this Intermediate Level 3 (B1) course, students learn how to give a spoken summary of a short text, give an interview, and express opinions. They also practice telling stories. More advanced grammar and vocabulary reinforce speaking and listening. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level B1, GSE score 43-58 or TESL 1215 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1335Level 3 Conversation1
This Level 3 (B1) course develops students’ ability to maintain longer conversations. Students learn to express and justify opinions, handle common problems, discuss plans and engage in more complex interactions. The course focuses on improving fluency and conversational strategies.
Appropriate SLCC placement, successful completion of TESL 1235 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1345Level 3 Grammar3
In this Intermediate Level 3 course, students will improve their English skills by using more complex grammatical structures encountered in predictable situations. Simple past, past progressive, present perfect tenses, yes/no and information questions, count/non-count nouns, conjunctions, and prepositions are introduced. Concepts are reinforced through written and oral assignments and assessments.
TESL 1245 or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1365Level 3 Pronunciation1
In this Level 3 (B1) course, students refine their pronunciation skills for clearer and more fluent English. Focus areas include sound segments, word stress, intonation, and the natural rhythm of English. Students practice connected speech features, contractions, and reductions, while addressing common errors. Structured exercises enhance accuracy and fluency, building confidence in real-life communication.
Appropriate SLCC placement, successful completion of TESL 1265 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1400Level 4 Reading and Writing3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1415 . In this Intermediate Level 4 (B2) course, students refine reading comprehension and writing skills, integrating grammar and vocabulary for clear and effective written communication. They sharpen language skills to prepare for technical and academic studies. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level B2, GSE score 59-66 or TESL 1300 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1415Level 4 Listening and Speaking3
Recommended Corequisite TESL 1400 . In this Intermediate Level 4 (B2) course, students learn to follow an argumentative discussion and state a position on an issue. They learn to distinguish fact from opinion, report the opinions of others, and express solutions to problems. Students receive both in-classroom and online instruction to support their language learning.
Placement into CEFR Level B2, GSE score 59-66, or TESL 1315 , or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1430Advanced I Conversation3
This course aims to improve students’ conversation and communication skills. Students will recognize and produce common idioms and expressions. Students will increase their ability to understand conversations through structured and communicative activities. This course helps students develop their idiomatic vocabulary and cultural fluency for communicative success in a variety of situations.
Appropriate SLCC placement or successful completion of . Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1435Level 4 Conversation1
This Level 4 (B2) course aims to improve students’ spoken communication skills in conversations. Students will build proficiency, increase fluency, and utilize strategies for effective communication. They will learn to convey ideas clearly, engage in discussions effectively, and adapt their responses to different contexts while developing cultural awareness for meaningful interactions.
Appropriate SLCC placement or successful completion of TESL 1335 Level 3 Conversation or previous level. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1445Level 4 Grammar3
In this Intermediate Level 4 course, students will expand their English skills by expressing ideas with consistent accuracy. Conditional/future time clauses, modal verbs for ability, requests, and necessity, as well as gerunds, infinitives, and relative clauses are introduced. Concepts are reinforced through written and oral assignments and assessments.
TESL 1345 or placement into CEFR Level B2, GSE score 59-66 or instructor approval. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1460Advanced I Pronunciation3
This course develops learners’ advanced level pronunciation skills. This will include attention to both segmental and suprasegmental pronunciation needs with a primary focus on issues of that interfere with learner intelligibility.
Appropriate SLCC placement or successful completion of . Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
TESL 1465Level 4 Pronunciation1
In this Level 4 (B2) course, students refine their spoken English by focusing on pronunciation features, including phonemes, rhythm, stress, intonation, and connected speech for natural communication. Activities target challenging sounds and improve fluency. Through practice and feedback, students develop clear, effective speech for conversations, presentations, and daily interactions.
Appropriate SLCC placement or successful completion of TESL 1365 Level 3 Pronunciation or previous level. Semesters Offered: All Click here for searchable class schedule
Source: Salt Lake Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
