College of San Mateo ESL

Writing research papers in ESL400? Librarians can help!

Get last-minute help with your citations, sources, and more!

CSM Librarians are hosting drop-in citation and source clinics to help students. Have a librarian review your citations, Works Cited, and Reference list, or bring your last-minute questions about sources, research, and more!

This week, College of San Mateo Library will host workshops on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday!

Check out International Education Week!

🌍 Celebrate International Education Week with us at CSM! 🌎

Join us for the next three days of events that showcase the diverse cultures in our community. Here’s what’s coming up:

📅 Tuesday, November 19 - World Chat
🕐 1 – 2 pm
📍 Center for Global Engagement, College Center Building 10, 3rd floo
Meet international students from Bhutan, Jordan, and Tanzania as they share their languages, history, and culture! Snacks provided.

📅 Wednesday, November 20 - World Village
🕛 12 – 2 pm
📍 Center for Global Engagement, College Center Building 10, 3rd floor
Experience global activities, presentations, and club tabling at this multicultural celebration. Food and refreshments are available!

📅 Thursday, November 21 - World Movie Viewing
🕑 2 – 4 pm
📍 College Center Building 10, Room 193
Catch a special international movie screening with us! Snacks provided.

We look forward to seeing you! Questions? Please email us at [email protected].

Welcome to campus for Fall semester, ESL students! 🐾

Get ready for the Fall 2024 Semester! Word Jam is a fun and free introduction to College ESL. It starts August 5th and it's not too late to register:

ESL Word Jam | English as a Second Language (ESL) | College of San Mateo ESL Word Jam is a FREE, one-week English language and academic skills program for new and returning multilingual students. This summer Word Jam will be held in person at the College of San Mateo.

A new CSM Shuttle service for students begins next Monday, April 3, with hourly pick-ups and drop-offs between the Millbrae BART/Caltrain Station and CSM! It will run Monday–Friday from 7:10 am – 2:15 pm and 4 pm – 10:25 pm.

Read the full story and see the shuttle schedule here: https://news.collegeofsanmateo.edu/2023/03/new-csm-shuttle-launching-on-monday-april-3/

Bay Area Rapid Transit Caltrain

Welcome to February (and Spring Semester!) Stop by the ESL Center on Mon, Feb 7 11a-1p to learn more about CSM, meet students and staff, and win some cool prizes! 🎉 💯🍫

💫 Even professors need a break at midterm time ✨

Next Monday the Chinese Student Association will hold their first meeting at 6pm — a space to build community, help navigate U.S. life, and share Chinese culture.

Meeting ID: 74773838241
Passcode: 123456

Contact Professor Westfold for more information: [email protected]

The International Student Mentorship Program in Berkeley invites you to English Cafe and Transfer Camp events! Swipe left for more info ⬅️

If you’re new to the US and would like to be matched with a mentor, visit https://bit.ly/joinismp to apply.

Happy second week of classes! Remember that you can add classes until Tuesday, Aug 31. If a class you need has begun, email the professor for a registration code!

Looking to refresh your English skills before Fall classes? Register for our FREE Word Jam online! collegeofsanmateo.edu/wordjam

Congratulations to Alaa, Firoozeh, and Mimi for completing our highest level ESL courses in all three skills (the “ESL trifecta!”)

[slide 1] Alaa, a true super student who has attended Word Jam, Grammar and Editing Workshops, and pronunciation class and has passed ENGL 100! She says “having the passion to learn and succeed is the most important way that helped me throughout my path to graduating with my degree. I would like to encourage current students to... [push] through the difficulties to achieve their goals.”

[slide 2] Firoozeh, who writes “just a quick note to say, I appreciate professors Evan Kaiser, Sue Hwang An, and Todd Windisch and your time you spend helping me on many occasions. I learned many skills during these semesters; [even though] there were times during the semester when I wanted to give up, you gave me the confidence to keep going.” We are so proud of your perseverance and performance! I, professor Kaiser, want to thank you for your energy and engagement in class these last two terms — congratulations!

[slide 3] Mimi, originally from Vietnam, enjoys subjects involving numbers, but that didn’t stop her from reading a challenging full-length book in English which she used in her insightful research paper! In her spare time, Mimi enjoys yoga, walking, cooking, listening to music, shopping, and selling products from home. She prides herself on being friendly, collaborative, and able to deal with challenges under pressure.

We are inspired by you, and our other talented, dedicated students, every day! 🎓🙌🎉 Have an excellent summer! ☀️