ESL 078Intro to Listening in English

Grossmont College · 6 credits · UGRD

Catalog

ESL 078 is an English language course that introduces spoken English to those who have had little or no exposure to the English language. This course is designed for language learners at the Novice Mid ACTFL language proficiency level. It utilizes high-frequency words in the English language in input-based, meaningful tasks that make language comprehensible through non-linguistic means with a lot of repetition. Students interact with the language in meaningful and engaging ways, with communicatively embedded comprehensible input, acquiring the language at the Intermediate Low level according to the ACTFL proficiency guidelines with no explicit grammar instruction. Students will engage with and respond to the language, but they are not required to produce spontaneous speech at this level. Students are encouraged to take ESL 078R concurrently and before taking ESL 088. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Non-degree, credit course).

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 7 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0220Class #0220-ESL-078-0220	Monday, Wednesday 5:15 PM - 8:20 PM BLDG 100 129 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 129	Hessamian, Y
0220 notes: Section 0220 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 0222, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.

4261Class #4261-ESL-078-4261	Monday, Wednesday 5:15 PM - 8:20 PM BLDG 100 106 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 106	Nikolova, A; Palajac, R
4261 notes: Section 4261 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 4263, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

5674Class #5674-ESL-078-5674	Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM Bldg 18 100 (Lecture)	Bldg 18 100	Carroll, C
5674 notes: Section 5674 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 5669, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

5677Class #5677-ESL-078-5677	Tuesday, Thursday 10:45 AM - 1:50 PM Bldg 36 243 (Lecture)	Bldg 36 243	Ayam, F
5677 notes: Section 5677 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 5676, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

5679Class #5679-ESL-078-5679	Monday, Wednesday 5:15 PM - 8:20 PM BLDG 100 126 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 126	Parmely, S
5679 notes: Section 5679 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 5680, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

9723Class #9723-ESL-078-9723	Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM Bldg 20 104 (Lecture)	Bldg 20 104	Young, R
9723 notes: Section 9723 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 078R- 9725, both sections are on-campus. For more information,please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] ZTC Zero Textbook Cost section: This course does not require purchase of a textbook and may use free Open Educational Resources (OER) or free textbook alternatives.