Irvine Valley College ESL Program

To all the students studying hard and preparing for the final exams: we wish you lots of success. We believe in you! You got this! 💙

Did you know that ESL students can meet with professors one-on-one to get help with their writing assignments? Ask your professor or visit the ELC for more information! 😊

Thank you to our superb E.T. (Embedded Tutor) Claire for visiting an advanced AESL class to present about AI as a Tool for English Learning. 💻 It was amazing as students learned how to use AI to improve their English skills and connect to native speakers. 😃

Congratulations to our ESL 1 student, Anton Xuan Zheng Wong, whose artwork, The Silverlight Bonsai, is currently on display at the Student Art Exhibition at the Fine Arts Gallery at Irvine Valley College. 🌿👏

Created with LED aluminum wire and hand-twisted metal string, Anton’s bonsai sculpture reflects themes of patience, growth, and perseverance. 🙌

In Anton’s words:
“At a time when I felt unsure about my future, those small moments of encouragement from people around me truly lit me up and gave me more confidence. To me, this piece is about quiet growth and patience.” 💙

➡️ You can see Anton’s work and many other incredible student art pieces in person through July 13 at the Fine Arts Gallery (FA 102). Gallery hours are Monday–Wednesday, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

✨ We are proud to celebrate Anton’s creativity and talent with our campus community! 😃👏

Fernaze is an ESL student from Iran enrolled in ESL 1. 😃 She also receives support through the Writing Center, where she can meet 1-on-1 with a professor to review her writing assignments. 📝 She is a hardworking student and a dedicated mother. 👏

ESL students: you are valued and welcomed at IVC. 💙 We have many services and supports to help you! Please contact the English Language Center if you ever have questions. We're here to help you succeed! 📚

Emad is a hard-working ESL 370 student from Egypt. 🇪🇬 He is a father of three and is working on a paralegal certificate. He previously worked as a lawyer in Egypt and Dubai, and he is studying now so he can work toward becoming a lawyer in the U.S. 👏

We love learning about our ESL/AESL students because they have such rich experiences and so much wisdom to share in the classroom. 😊

Claire and Taeyeon are classmates in ESL and are both from Korea. 🇰🇷 They completed the academic ESL sequence and are very hardworking students and moms. 👏 They are planning to transfer to continue their education and move forward with their careers. 😃

The English Language Center teamed up with IVC Elevate for the second time to host an amazing tea workshop. 🍵 This event was hosted by Lauren Lou - a renowned and certified tea master and tea evaluator (and all-around lovely person). ⭐️ We learned so much about the art of traditional Chinese tea brewing and modern tea mixology. 🫖 Thank you to Lauren and IVC Elevate for your thoughtful collaboration, as well as to all who came to this wonderful workshop! 😃

Danelle and Matthew are international students who are taking ESL 1 class. They are mother and son from the Netherlands. 🇳🇱 Both are studying writing in ESL 1 class and plan to transfer to a university together. 👏

We love seeing family members taking class and working on their education together! 💙 So inspiring! 😊

Teaching and making an impact in the community! 😊

Prof. April Kim recently spoke at the Allyship in Action event at Brywood Elementary (a school in Irvine). She spoke to different grades about disability and inclusion. 👏 Great work, April! 🎉

The month of April is also Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. 💙 We'd like to use this opportunity to remind you about Disability Support Programs for Students (DSPS) at IVC. Did you know that DSPS students may receive services such as: priority registration, extended academic tutoring, seating request, note taking assistance, and much more? Please visit ivc.edu/dsps to learn more. You can also contact the English Language Center too. We're happy to assist you!

Madi is an ESL student from Iran. 🇮🇷 She was enrolled in ESL 370 and ESL 80, and now she has made it successfully to ESL 1. 🎉 She is also enrolled in the Writing Center to get support reviewing her writing assignments with Prof. Marwa El-Mossallamy and Prof. Rebecca Beck. 📝

We know writing is not easy, but we are here for you! 💙 Come visit the English Language Center or Writing Center for help with writing. You can do it! 😊