Harper College

ESL Courses

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English as a Second Language

  • You can choose from a variety of times, days, classes, and sections.
  • You can choose how many classes you want to take.
  • Online and In-person classes available
  • You can go to English 101 (first year college English) by passing Level V Reading and Level V Writing.

You need at least nine years of education in or outside of the U.S.

Courses We Offer

  • Reading (Levels II to V)
  • Writing (Levels II to V)
  • Conversation (Levels II to IV)
  • Academic Communication (Levels II to IV)
  • Grammar (Levels II to III)
  • Grammar Review (Levels I/II and III/IV)
  • Vocabulary
  • Pronunciation
  • Guided Language Laboratory Instruction

View our Summer 2026 semester courses here (Word Document).

Some classes may not be available each semester.

For the most up-to-date course descriptions, view the Catalog (new tab).

Last Updated: 3/17/26