Mar 14, 2026  
2025-26 Catalog 
    
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ABE 47 - ESOL 3: High Intermediate Listening and Speaking

11 Credits
Designed for adults who have limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, and technology skills. ESOL 3 is equivalent to CASAS scores 217-227.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESOL students who have completed the exit criteria of ESOL Level 2 or who demonstrate proficiency suitable for Level 3.
Active Date 20250401T11:36:49

Grading Basis BEdA
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-11
OEE Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 121
Total Contact Hours 121
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline
  • Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
  • Introduction to and mastery of Level 3 exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work, and lecture.
  • Exit assessment of existing skill level.


Student Learning Outcomes
ESOL 3  SL.1  
Engage in meaningful, comprehensible discussions using learned vocabulary for a variety of academic and non-academic topics.

ESOL 3 S/L.2
Speak meaningfully, comprehensibly, and in detail about ideas learned in class using speech and visual elements effectively and appropriately prepared for class context.

ESOL 3 S/L.3
Apply active listening strategies to understand, evaluate, and make inferences about a range of topics with assistance.

ESOL 3 T.2  
Demonstrate ability to create a personal study schedule, reflect on learning, and self-assess with assistance.

ESOL 3 T.3
Plan effectively for college or career goals and use campus resources with assistance.



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