Special Classes

Special Classes focus only on one or two language skill areas. Examples are Pronunciation, Conversation, and Grammar.

Class (crn)	Start Date - End Date	Days	Start Time	End Time	Location Room
ESL Adv Low 6 - Pronounciation/Conversation - Adv/Low (3534A) MORGAN, S	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Miramar College F301
ESL Multi-Level - Conversation - Intermediate/Advanced (3680B) DIZAIY, B	6/11/2012 - 7/2/2012	MW	11:40 AM	12:40 PM	Mid City Campus 203
ESL Multi-Level - Conversation Level 4-7 (4172B) SPERLING, A	6/12/2012 - 7/5/2012	TWTh	5:00 PM	6:00 PM	Mid City Campus 303
ESL Multi-Level - Conversation-Intermediate/Advanced (3209K) MCCRORY, A	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	12:00 PM	2:00 PM	Clairemont Campus B3
ESL Multi-Level - ESL Conversation (3994B) RODAS, K	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MWF	7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Mid City Campus 214
ESL Multi-Level - Grammar (3027C) RODAS, K	6/12/2012 - 7/5/2012	TTh	7:30 AM	8:30 AM	Mid City Campus 216
ESL Multi-Level - Grammar (3210D) SADOUDI, N	6/12/2012 - 7/5/2012	TTh	11:40 AM	12:40 PM	Mid City Campus 202
ESL Pronunciation (3391E) RAIFSNIDER, B	6/12/2012 - 7/3/2012	TW	12:00 PM	2:00 PM	Centre City Campus 97
ESL Pronunciation (3276E) GOLDFINE, M	6/16/2012 - 7/7/2012	Sa	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	Miramar College F301
ESL Pronunciation (3275D) ZAMBRANA, M	6/16/2012 - 7/7/2012	Sa	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	Miramar College F303
ESL Pronunciation - Conversation - Beginning High (3226A) SANTANA, D	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	11:45 AM	1:45 PM	Miramar College B402
ESL Pronunciation - Pronunciation and Conversation - Beginning (4347J) OSWALD, P	6/11/2012 - 7/5/2012	MTWTh	11:45 AM	12:45 PM	Miramar College F303

Student Success

Maria Fernandez

I have a big goal. I want to learn English. That goal is special for me because it is a personal goal.

Marielena Perez

I can understand, read and write more than before. But my goal is to read, write and speak English 100% to be successful in this country.

Sara Lopez

I have learned many things in the VESL class that will help me on the job. For instance, how to cope with many different situations.

Maria Elena Hernandez

Maria passed the state exam to become a licensed Certified Nursing Assistant. Now she is completing her GED and transferring to Mesa College’s LVN program.

Maria Reynaga

Maria Reynaga worked as a migrant farm worker, following the lettuce crop from Arizona to California and back for ten years.

Maria Salgado

By learning English I have been more involved in my daughter's education.

Najib Haidary

When I first came here I couldn't write or read English, only Farsi. I learned a lot in the VESL class.

Carmen Sanchez

I will learn English to help my children do their homework.

Cutberto Martinez

I like my CBET class because I can learn English and I can help my children with their homework.

Maribel Espino

I need to speak, write, and read English to help my daughter in school and get a better job.

Peter Lukolo

The VESL class helped me with reading comprehension and with math.

Vu Hong

Vu Hong learned English in our ESL program. Successfully graduated from college, and is now working on his PhD at Scripps Research Institute.

Brenda Zazueta

My second goal is to obtain my GED because I want to study to be a Real Estate agent to help other Latin people buy their first house.

Adriana Cifuentes

"My knowledge of English, when I came to this country a year ago, was very basic."

Genaro Torres

After enrolling in the ESL Advanced High 6-7 class, I was able to have a fluent conversation within a few weeks!

Martha Arreola

I feel very excited when my family comes from Mexico to visit because I get to translate in English for them.

Lameck Nyabenda

After finishing the ESL Transition to College class, Lameck enrolled in GED prep classes and successfully passed the GED exam.

Pina Rakholia

I studied really hard for the Certified Nursing Assistant State Exam, and as a result, I passed!!

Benhur Tsegay

Benhur is on his way to Mesa College, and he will eventually become a medical doctor.

Michell Ramirez

My goal is to read, speak and write basic English language because I need to help my children with their homework.

Maria Davis

My first goal is to get my G.E.D. and to start my career. I want to be a nurse. I hope one day my dream comes true because I like to help people.

Claudia Cantu

My goal is to learn to read, write and speak English because my father will have a transplant and I want to help him with English in the hospital.

Van Pham

My dream is to get a college degree in a social work; it is my deepest passion to continue to help people as I used to do in my country.

Salvador Olmos

I wouldn’t be this far without Mrs. Thomas’s help and support in the CBET class.

Josephine Okwudu

When I was in my native country, I was NOT able to read or write. And at present, I am in school. I can not express how patient the teachers are.

Rosa Chagolla

In my CBET class I am learning how to speak, read and write in English. This program helps the parents read to their children.

Vu Hong

Vu Hong learned English in our ESL program. Successfully graduated from college, and is now working on his PhD at Scripps Research Institute.

Gustavo Salgado

I have taken CBET classes four times. I like to come to my English class because I get to practice my English.

Javier Yepez Vargas

Six years ago, Javier only knew his numbers and colors in English, and he began taking English as a Second Language classes at Continuing Education. He recently graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree from SDSU.

Carmen Garcia

I like the tutoring program because I learn how to read to my children. I have two children. I want to be able to help them with their homework.