Reading II - ESL 42 at Northern Virginia Community College


         
 
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ESL 42 - Reading II
Improves students' reading proficiency to a level that would allow students to function adequately in the ESL 52 reading class and other college courses. Credits are not applicable toward graduation.
Lecture 3-6 hours per week.
Prerequisite: Requires competency in reading as indicated by the placement test or by teacher recommendation from a previous level. Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development.
3-6 credits

Schedule at Northern Virginia Community College

Fall 2025 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
45466 ESL 42-001A 5
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Alexandria P
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level.
45726 ESL 42-01YM 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45793 ESL 42-01YN 5
  Tu    
9:35 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
45725 ESL 42-02YA 5
 M W   
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level.
Hybrid Course
74476 ESL 42-02YL 5
     F 
12:00 p.m.-2:25 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun HY
50% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45794 ESL 42-02YN 5
   W   
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
45795 ESL 42-03YN 5
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:35 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
45797 ESL 42-040N 5
 M W   
9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Annandale P
Thirteen Week
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
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45612 ESL 42-1BYL 5
  Tu Th  
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Loudoun P
70% of the class time you will meet your class in person on campus; you are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on your schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
45481 ESL 42-1BYW 5
  Tu Th  
6:00 p.m.-7:50 p.m.
 2025-08-25 Woodbridge P
Fifteen Week
Hybrid Course
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting WOtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
45487 ESL 42-40YA 5
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
ESL Level 4: ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required in order to complete this level.
Hybrid Course
45796 ESL 42-41YN 5
      Sa
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
45657 ESL 42-4BYL 5
 M W   
7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
70% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Thirteen Week
45700 ESL 42-E50L 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2025-09-09 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus. Starts September 9. Prerequisite: An English placement recommendation for ESL Level 4 or successful completion of ESL 31/32/33. ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete Level 4. Provides further instruction and practice in the writing process, emphasizing writing short essays and introducing advanced language patterns. Includes practice in developing and improving writing strategies. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week.

Spring 2026 ➜

Live Schedule
Class # Section Credits Day Time Start Location Mode
75117 ESL 42-001A 5
 M W   
11:10 a.m.-1:35 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Alexandria P
53452 ESL 42-001W 5
 M W   
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Woodbridge P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Fifteen Week
75118 ESL 42-02YA 5
 M W   
5:15 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
70% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53388 ESL 42-02YN 5
   W   
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
53391 ESL 42-03YN 5
  Tu Th  
6:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
75124 ESL 42-040A 5
  Tu Th  
8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria P
Class meets on campus, on the day(s), time, and location listed on the class schedule.
Thirteen Week
53200 ESL 42-1BYL 5
 M W   
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Loudoun P
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53317 ESL 42-1BYM 5
     F 
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Virtual and NOL - Real Time CV
60% or more of class time is live streamed via Zoom on the days and times listed on your class schedule. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, on your own time (following the course syllabus and due dates) via CANVAS. All students are expected to attend class virtually on the days and times listed on your schedule. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
72280 ESL 42-40YM 5
  Tu    
4:00 p.m.-6:50 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Hybrid Course
50% of class time is live streamed via Zoom; students are expected to attend class via Zoom on the days and times listed on the schedule. 50% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
75122 ESL 42-41YA 5
  Tu Th  
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Alexandria HY
Thirteen Week
70% of class time meets in person, on campus; students are expected to attend class in person on the days and times listed on the schedule. 30% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required.
Hybrid Course
53393 ESL 42-41YN 5
  Tu    
12:45 p.m.-3:35 p.m.
 2026-02-03 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Thirteen Week
53500 ESL 42-42YN 5
      Sa
9:00 a.m.-11:50 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL - Real Time HY
Thirteen Week
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
77773 ESL 42-60YN 5
  Tu Th  
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
 2026-01-20 Annandale HY
New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it.
Hybrid Course
1st 7 Week
53523 ESL 42-E50L 5
       
0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m.
 2026-02-03 Virtual and NOL WW
2nd twelve-week online course offered by NOVA Online. NOVA Online courses are 100% online requiring students to have reliable access to a computer and internet service. This class has no scheduled meeting times. Due dates can be found in the syllabus.
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