Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)

Prepares non-native speakers of English to enter vocational programs or entry-level jobs. Emphasis on work-related oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills.

During the first part of class you develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. During the second part of class you focus on individual vocational programs (Certified Nurse Assistant, Business Information Technology, Food Service, Home Daycare, Retailing, Auto Mechanics, and Cosmetology) and/or reading development, grammar, and pronunciation.

Class (crn)	Start Date - End Date	Days	Start Time	End Time	Location Room
Advanced Pre-Vocational ESL (3353F) LAYTON, C	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	Mid City Campus 302
Advanced Pre-Vocational ESL (3153B) GWYNNE, S	6/11/2012 - 7/5/2012	MTWTh	6:00 PM	9:00 PM	Mid City Campus 302
Intermed. Pre-Vocational ESL (3321B) LINN, S	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	Centre City Campus 209
Intermed. Pre-Vocational ESL (3829H) HAMMETT, L	6/11/2012 - 7/6/2012	MTWThF	8:30 AM	11:30 AM	Mid City Campus 204

Student Success

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.

Salvador Olmos

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

Gustavo Salgado

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

Maria Reynaga

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

Benhur Tsegay

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

Maribel Espino

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

Maria Salgado

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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 Fernandez

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

Najib Haidary

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

Genaro Torres

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

Cutberto Martinez

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

Peter Lukolo

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

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.

Michell Ramirez

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

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.

Pina Rakholia

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

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.

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.

Carmen Sanchez

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

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.

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.

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.