ESL Semester Courses

In fall semesters, the English department offers at least one section of ENGLISH 120 reserved just for nonnative speakers of English. In this section, you will get expert instruction not only in writing, but also in critical reading , understanding cultural references, tackling academic vocabulary, and advanced grammar and sentence structure. 

This section is not listed as "ESL" on your transcript, and you will receive the same number of credits as you would for any section of ENGLISH 120.

In spring semesters, the English department offers at least one section of ENGLISH 120 reserved just for nonnative speakers of English. Additionally, there is at least one section of ENGLISH 220 reserved just for nonnative speakers of English. 

You can find these sections listed in CUNYFirst with an "ESL" designation. Additionally, you can contact the ESL Program Coordinator, Cindy Wishengrad, to find out which sections are desginated as "ESL."

NOTE: In order to register for ESL sections of English 120 and English 220, please email Cindy Wishengradcwisheng@hunter.cuny.edu for permission. In your email include your CUNYFirst EMPL ID number and mention which course and section you'd like to take. Once you receive an email back from Ms. Wishengrad with permission, the course will then be open to you to register for on CUNYfirst. 

Also feel free to contact the ESL Coordinator, Cindy Wishengrad (cwisheng@hunter.cuny.edu), for advisement on courses and further information about the ESL program.