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ESL Lab

The ESL Center offers intensive English language exposure (texts and literature, audio and visual media, and computer and web programs) to help you improve your success rate in all classes.

The ESL Center has a wealth of materials, carefully arranged and selected for your specific level and focus.  There is an ESL faculty member present during all hours that the lab is open, as well as student tutors and an instructional assistant, all happy to assist all students enrolled in the lab courses.

Do all ESL students take the ESL lab?

Students taking ESL Integrated Reading + Writing classes should register immediately for 0.5 units of the matching ESL Skills Lab they want (see chart below and ESLLAB courses 30-40-50-60-70-80) and then select a time during their first class meeting.

Students taking ESLG (Grammar), ESLL (Listening/Speaking), or other ESL classes should register immediately for 0.5 units of the matching ESL Support Lab they want (see chart below and ESLLAB courses 31-41-51-61-71) and then select a time during their first class meeting.

Labs are highly recommended for more skill-building, academic support, practice time, and increased contact with instructors to improve your chances of success in every course.

I'm taking an ESL class, so what lab do I take?

Match your Core Class (37, 47, 55, 315, 325, W 340) with the Skills Lab beside it. If you are in a class with less than six units, please use the Support Lab option.

Lab Courses for ESL
Level Core Class Skills Lab Support Lab
30 37 ESLLAB 30
ESLG 31, ESLL 31 ESLLAB 31
40 47 ESLLAB 40
ESLG 41, ESLL 41 ESLLAB 41
50

55

ESLLAB 50
ESLG 51, ESLL 51 ESLLAB 51
310/315

315

ESLLAB 60
ESLG 310, ESL 114 ESLLAB 61
320/325

325

ESLLAB 70
ESLG 320 ESLLAB 71
340 ESLW 340 ESLLAB 80

How many hours do I go to lab? Is there any homework?

You are required to attend 27 hours of lab to pass. This is about 2 hours of lab per week.

There is no homework assigned in lab classes.

Does the ESL lab have drop-in Tutoring?

Yes. The ELLIS Center provides in-person and online drop-in tutoring. Go to the ELLIS Center (Rodda Hall South, RHS 328), email us at elliscenter@scc.losrios.edu or call (916) 558-2324 for more information.

Contact

Questions about ESL Lab? Contact your course/lab instructor, go to the ELLIS Center (Rodda Hall South, RHS 328), or contact us for more information:

Email: elliscenter@scc.losrios.edu
Phone: (916) 558-2324

Fall 2023 Hours

In-Person

Rodda Hall South RHS-328

  • Monday:
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Tuesday:
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Wednesday:
    9:00 am to 3:00 pm
  • Thursday:
    9:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Friday:
    Closed

Online

Access the Zoom link for the ESL Lab through your ESL Lab Canvas page (once you are enrolled in an ESL Lab).

  • Monday to Friday:
    9:00 am to 7:00 pm
  • Saturday:
    10:00 am to 3:00 pm

West Sacramento Center

Contact your ESL course or lab instructor.

Location

Rodda Hall South, RHS 328
3835 Freeport Boulevard
Sacramento, CA 95822