Languages & Learning Resources

The School of Languages and Learning Resources comprises English as a Second Language (ESL) and Adult ESL, Learning Centers, and five world languages: ASL (Sign), Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish.

Learn another language, explore new cultures, and expand global knowledge. Irvine Valley College offers courses in five different languages: ASL (Sign), Chinese, French, Japanese, and Spanish. When you study a language with us, you will learn both: language and culture. Our dedicated and experienced faculty will guide you through the process of language learning and cultural understanding, and our extra-curricular opportunities further enhance your global perspective.

Our languages are taught communicatively, using the new language during class. Instructors are skilled in getting the meaning across without using English; this enables you to make quick progress in the new language. In class, your instructor, your classmates, and you participate in activities that promote real life communication. In Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish, students acquire competence in speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as cultural awareness. In ASL (Sign), students acquire expressive and receptive communicative skills and learn important aspects of Deaf culture.

UC/CSU Transferable • Day and Evening Classes • Online and Hybrid Courses
State-of-the-Art Facility • Experienced Instructors • Lively and Engaging Classes

The ESL credit program offers Academic English courses to help academically-focused students achieve a degree or certificate at IVC or transfer to a four-year university. The AESL non-credit program of study offers English and American culture lessons to help students gain employment, participate in the community, and meet their own English needs with their families and society at large.

Free online and in-person tutoring and support services for English language learners.