English as a Second Language

English as a Second Language (ESL) classes are taught at the MCC-Penn Valley campus. Day and evening classes are available. All instructors have a master's degree. Students have access to a computerized language laboratory, college library and the fitness center.

ESL classes

• Grammar
• Composition
• Reading and vocabulary
• Speaking

MCC ESL teachers

• Hold advanced degrees
• Have experience teaching abroad
• Are innovative and up-to-date in teaching methods and technology
• Understand living in another culture

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Class schedules

Delivery: In-person = classroom | Virtual = on the computer

Summer 2026 - June 8 to July 31

Class Level	Classes	Credit Hours	Delivery	Days	Time
Novice 1 and 2	Grammar	3	In-Person	M, T, W	11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Intermediate 1 and 2	Grammar	4	In-Person	M, T, W	11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Advanced 1 and 2	Grammar	4	In-Person	M, T, W	11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Advanced 1	Speaking and Listening	3	Virtual	M, W	6 to 8:30 p.m.
Advanced 2	Grammar	4	Virtual	T, Th	5:30 to 8:45 p.m.

 

Fall 2026 - 16 Week - August 19 to December 12- All Class Levels

Classes	Credit Hours	Delivery	Days	Time
Speaking and Listening	3	In-Person	T, Th	11 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.
Grammar	4	In-Person	T, Th	11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Reading and Composition	6	In-Person	M, W	11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

 

Fall 2026 - 12 Weeks - September 14 to December 12

Class Level	Classes	Credit Hours	Delivery	Days	Time
Novice 1 to Intermediate 2	Grammar	4	In-Person	T, Th	5:30 to 7:35 p.m.
Novice 1 to Intermediate 2	Speaking and Listening	3	In-Person	T, Th	7:50 to 9:25 p.m.
Novice 1 to Intermediate 2	Reading and Composition	6	In-Person	M, W	5:30 to 8:55 p.m.
Advanced 1 and 2	Grammar	4	Virtual	T, Th	5:30 to 7:35 p.m.
Advanced 1 and 2	Speaking and Listening	3	Virtual	M, W	7:50 to 9:25 p.m.
Advanced 1 and 2	Reading and Composition	6	Virtual	M, W	5:30 to 8:55 p.m.

 

Fall 2026 - 8 Weeks - August 19 to October 12

Class Level	Classes	Credit Hours	Delivery	Days	Time
Novice 2 to Intermediate 2	Academic Skills for Success in the U.S.	1	In-Person	M, W	12:30 to 1:20 p.m.
Intermediate 2 to Advanced 2	Special Topics in ESL: Math Vocabulary	1	In-Person	T, Th	12:30 to 1:20 p.m.

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