ESL 098Intro to Academic English

Grossmont College · 6 credits · UGRD

Catalog

ESL 098 is an English language development course for non-native speakers of English at the intermediate level. The course further develops the skills taught in ESL 088. The class focuses on the improvement of writing in several genres in conjunction with the development of reading, listening, speaking, and grammar skills. Reading and listening are presented in thematic units and serve as sources for students to compose informative writing with increased knowledge and effective use of new vocabulary. Readings also serve as model genres to help students learn to write using common features to convey specific kinds of information. In addition, students will become more aware of audience and purpose in writing, and they will grow in their cultural competence as they analyze text and media and interact with others in a multicultural class setting. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. (Nondegree credit course)

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 7 sections

Aug 24 – Dec 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
0688Class #0688-ESL-098-0688	Monday, Wednesday 5:15 PM - 8:20 PM BLDG 100 130 (Lecture)	BLDG 100 130	Massey, S
0688 notes: Section 0688 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-0690 and ESL 098R-0692, all sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] LTC Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.

3982Class #3982-ESL-098-3982	Tuesday, Thursday 9:45 AM - 12:50 PM Bldg 70 112 (Lecture)	Bldg 70 112	Aylett, N
3982 notes: Section 3982 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-3981 and ESL-098R-6855, all are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp] LTC Low Textbook Cost section: The total cost of books, textbooks, and/or other instructional resources for this course does not exceed $40.

5691Class #5691-ESL-098-5691	Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM Bldg 31 128 (Lecture)	Bldg 31 128	Dalton, E
5691 notes: Section 5691 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-5693 and ESL 098R-6854, all sections are on-campus. For more information, please email the instructor. [https://www.gcccd.edu/staffdirectory/search.asp]

5703Class #5703-ESL-098-5703	Monday, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:05 PM Bldg 19 100 (Lecture)	Bldg 19 100	Smith, S
5703 notes: Section 5703 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-5705 and ESL 098R-6853, all 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.

6223Class #6223-ESL-098-6223	Tuesday, Thursday 8:10 AM - 11:15 AM Bldg 20 120 (Lecture)	Bldg 20 120	Hoyle, C
6223 notes: Section 6223 requires concurrent enrollment in ESL 098G-6222 and ESL 098R-6856, all 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.