ESL (English as a Second Language)
LCCC strives to meet the needs of English language learners in our community by offering both credit and non-credit ESL courses. Each program is designed to help you develop English language skills to prepare you for life, college, and career goals.
Noncredit ESL Program
- Beginner to intermediate level classes every 9 weeks
- Prepares students for employment, citizenship, and credit ESL courses
- Allentown and Online
- Non Credit Free ESL Class Application
- ESL Classes at LCCC Tamaqua
Fee Based Noncredit ESL Information
Registration and payment for classes must be completed in person at any LCCC campus.
NESL 81 English for the Community (Level 1)
Description: A beginner to intermediate noncredit ESL course that focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing English in the community. Classes will focus on vocabulary, reading, writing, and grammar points that are commonly found in places such as doctors’ offices, restaurants, grocery stores, schools, and libraries. Students will take field trips to some of these places to practice their English skills in the community.
| CRN | Course Number: | Dates: | Time: | Days: | Location: | Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58673 | NESL 81-10 | 7/7/26 – 8/20/26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tuesday and Thursday | Allentown | $195 |
| 58674 | NESL 81-10A | 7/7/26 – 8/20/26 | 6-9 p.m. | Tuesday and Thursday | Allentown | $195 |
| 58675 | NESL 81-13 | 10/6/26 – 11/19/26 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Tuesday and Thursday | Allentown | $195 |
| 58676 | NESL 81-13A | 10/6/26 – 11/19/26 | 6 -9 p.m. | Tuesday and Thursday | Allentown | $195 |
NESL 82 English for the Workplace (Level 2)
Description: This course is designed for beginning to intermediate students and focuses on speaking, listening, reading, and writing English in a workplace setting. Classes will focus on verbal and written communication between coworkers and supervisors, asking clarifying questions, and common phrases communicated in an American workplace.
| CRN | Course Number: | Dates: | Time: | Days: | Location: | Cost: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59070 | NESL 82-10 | 7/13/26 – 8/26/26 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Monday and Wednesday | Allentown | $195 |
| 59071 | NESL 82-10A | 7/13/26 – 8/26/26 | 6-9 p.m. | Monday and Wednesday | Allentown | $195 |
| 58679 | NESL 82-13 | 10/05/26 – 11/18/26 | 9 a.m. – 12p.m. | Monday and Wednesday | Allentown | $195 |
| 58994 | NESL 82-13A | 10/05/26 – 11/18/26 | 6-9 p.m. | Monday and Wednesday | Allentown | $195 |
Credit ESL Program
- Tuition Required
- College level ESL courses every semester (intermediate to advanced)
- Prepares students for college and career
- Daytime or evening schedules at main campus and Allentown
- Credit ESL FAQs
- Credit ESL testing schedule
- Apply to LCCC
ESL Mission
The mission of the ESL Program embodies the LCCC college vision to promote academic excellence, student achievement, and support of diverse populations based on student-centered values by delivering high quality academic English courses and holistic support to non-native speakers. Students in the ESL program bring a diverse and global perspective to the campus experience while achieving academic and career goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: ged-esl@lccc.edu
