The College of Alameda ESL Program serves non-native speakers of English who need to learn sufficient English to communicate effectively and overcome their difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English. It is the goal of the program that students, upon completion, be able to participate meaningfully in American life. The ESL Program has dedicated and experienced instructors who enjoy working with people from around the world. All instructors have a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language, while several have doctorates.
Many instructors have several years of teaching experience and some have experience teaching abroad.
Presently, the ESL professors use a wide range of instructional methods in order to facilitate the learning of English.