English as a Second Language (ESL)

Whether you want to get a job, get a promotion, go to college, prepare for the citizenship interview or just communicate better with your neighbors and friends, improving your English skills is an important way to achieve your goals. Our FREE classes provide English instruction that is designed to meet your educational goals with a focus on using English for real-life needs, employment, and citizenship.

Classes include practice of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, for beginning through advanced students. For the 2024-25 school year, we have English classes Monday through Friday in the morning (8:30am–11:30am) and Monday through Thursday in the evening (6:00pm–8:30pm). There may also be a few mid-day ESL classes depending upon the term. Most ESL classes are taught in person on our campus. Check with us for the latest class offerings.

South Bay Adult School follows all health directives and protocols as set forth by the Los Angeles County Department of Health and the Redondo Beach Unified School District.

Six Levels Of Success

One of the largest programs at South Bay Adult School (SBAS) is English as a second language (ESL). Adult English Language (EL) programs are designed to help those who are new to the United States and others who have not yet fully developed proficiency in English to acquire the basic knowledge and skills they need to function effectively as parents, in their occupation, and in society.

Our ESL Program offers six levels of English instruction. Upon registration, your English language skills will be assessed. You will be placed in the appropriate level based on your assessment results. Our Six Levels of Success include:

Orientation Level English

This course is for beginning English language learners. Students with limited English will learn basic vocabulary, the alphabet, and skills to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The focus is on practical vocabulary, question words, understanding questions, and real-life conversation skills in the present tense.

Low Beginning ESL

Students will practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar to improve communication in social and work situations outside the classroom and build a foundation for additional ESL levels.

High Beginning ESL

This course builds upon skills learned in Low Beginning. The focus is on communication skills for reaching academic and employment goals as well as everyday interactions. Students will practice communicating in different settings, such as work, health, and housing, as well as describing past experiences and future goals.

Low Intermediate ESL

This course facilitates active and contextualized learning with a focus on life skills and career pathways. Topics include vocational and educational goals, shopping, health, jobs, and community. Students will improve grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking, and listening skil

Advantages of learning English

• Employment and Higher Wages – Bilingual workers are in high demand. Learn English to increase your employability and provide a higher standard of living for your family.
• Further Your Education – Learning English can help you continue your education and career path at SBAS. Earning your diploma or college degree doesn’t have to be just a dream — we can help you reach yo