English as a Second Language

 

ESL FALL 2023 CLASSES

Priority registration began May 8th

ESL services are now available in person.  Our Offices in Escondido, San Marcos, and Fallbrook are open and staff are ready to assist you Monday – Friday in person, over the phone or by Zoom.
San Marcos Office Hours (H-116):  M-Th 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Fridays remote)
ESL Tutoring Center Hours (H-118):  M-Th 8:30 am – 1:00 pm and 2:00 – 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Fridays remote)
San Marcos Computer Lab Hours (H-121): M-F  8:30 am – 5:00 pm (Fridays remote)
Escondido Office Hours (ESC-610):  M-Th  8:00 am – 7:30 pm, Friday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Fridays remote)
Fallbrook ESL Center Office Hours:  M-Th  4:00 – 8:00 pm
 
*Masks are now RECOMMENDED but not required inside our buildings. Please only come to campus if you are healthy. 

Staff Information / Información Del Personal

If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:   
San Marcos Office
ROSALBA
(Mornings)
Hours of Service:
Mon – Fri
8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2280 or 2272
rbolwin@palomar.edu

For appointments, click here

ANGELES
(Evenings) 
Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
11:30 am – 8:00 pm
Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 3264 or 2272
arodriguez1@palomar.edu

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BETY
(Evenings) 
Hours of Service:
Mon & Wed
5:00 – 8:00 pm
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2272
ilambert@palomar.edu

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CONNIE
(Evenings)
Hours of Service:
Tues & Thurs
5:00 – 8:00 pm
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2272
cgonzalezdegallegos@palomar.edu

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If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:   
Escondido Office
CLAUDIAHours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
10:00 am – 7:30 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 3683 or 8114
chernandez2@palomar.edu

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STEFFANY
(Mornings) 
Hours of Service:
Mon & Wed
8:00 – 10:00 am
Tues & Thurs
8:00 – 11:00 am
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 8114
spino@palomar.edu
BRISNA
(Evenings) 
Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
5:00 – 7:00 pm
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 8114

btorresmartinez@palomar.edu
If you have questions about ESL classes, applying to be a Palomar student, and registration, please contact:   
Fallbrook Office
LIDIA
(Evenings)
Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
4:00 – 8:30 pm

(760) 744-1150,
ext. 7808
lzapata@palomar.edu

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VANESSA
(Evenings)
Hours of Service:
Mon & Wed
4:30 – 8:00 pm
Tues & Thurs
3:30 – 8:00 pm

(760) 744-1150,
ext. 7808
mrefugio@palomar.edu
If you have questions about ZOOM, CANVAS, MyPalomar, or general questions about technology (computers) please contact: 
ESL Computer Lab Tech.

YOLANDA
Hours of Service:
Mon – Fri
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2830
yfernandez@palomar.edu

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If you need tutoring help with your homework, classwork, or practicing English, please contact: 
ESL Tutoring Coordinator
 

MELISSA

Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 3786
mgriggs@palomar.edu

No available appointments

If you have questions about credit classes, financial aid (FAFSA), or programs and classes other than ESL please contact:
ESL Student Advisor
 

MARCELA

Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 3947
mgomez@palomar.edu

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If you have questions about INEA, credit classes, financial aid (FAFSA), or programs and classes other than ESL please contact: 
INEA & Noncredit Matriculation Coord.
 
CARMELINO
Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2262
ccruz@palomar.edu

For appointments, click here

For ESL Department information, please contact:
Academic Department Asst.

MONICA
Hours of Service:
Mon – Thurs
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am – 4:00 pm
–(Fridays remote)
(760) 744-1150,
ext. 2261
mgalindo@palomar.edu

No available appointments

 

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For more information please contact the International Office at:  (760) 744-1150, ext. 2167
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ESL Students at Palomar College
“Palomar Makes It Possible”

Welcome to the English as a Second Language department here at Palomar College. Start here; go anywhere.

With us, you can learn or improve your conversation skills, pronunciation, and academic reading and writing. You can learn English from the beginning or improve the skills you already have. The ESL Department also offers Career Track ESL courses that allow you to gain the specific English skills you need for careers such as Dental Assisting, Office Systems, Cosmetology, and Automotive Engineering. We offer credit and non-credit courses.

You can find ESL courses at the following campuses: San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, and Ramona.

We also offer citizenship courses and courses in the Instituto Nacional para la Educación de los Adultos program.

Last updated on July 5, 2023