Reading II - ESL 42 at Northern Virginia Community College
Distance Learning
Time of Day
Term
- 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
| Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62074 | ESL 42-01YN | 5 | Sa |
12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. |
2026-05-18 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
| Hybrid Course ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. Twelve Week | |||||||
| 62153 | ESL 42-30YN | 5 | M W |
6:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m. |
2026-06-02 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
| Hybrid Course Ten Week ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. | |||||||
| 68412 | ESL 42-40YA | 5 | M W |
10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. |
2026-05-18 | Alexandria | HY |
| 1st 8 Week 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 | |||||||
| 68413 | ESL 42-41YA | 5 | Tu Th |
6:00 p.m.-8:15 p.m. |
2026-05-18 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
| Hybrid Course 1st 8 Week 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. | |||||||
| 68269 | ESL 42-80YL | 5 | M W |
9:00 a.m.-11:55 a.m. |
2026-05-18 | Loudoun | HY |
| 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. 1st 8 Week | |||||||
| 62104 | ESL 42-80YN | 5 | M W |
9:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. |
2026-05-18 | Annandale | HY |
| Hybrid Course ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. 1st 8 Week | |||||||
| 62146 | ESL 42-81YN | 5 | Tu Th |
7:40 p.m.-9:50 p.m. |
2026-05-18 | Annandale | HY |
| Hybrid Course ESL 41 and ESL 42 are required to complete LEVEL 4. 1st 8 Week | |||||||
| 68721 | ESL 42-B1YW | 5 | M W |
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
2026-06-02 | Woodbridge | 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. Twelve Week | |||||||
| 62098 | ESL 42-E20L | 5 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2026-05-18 | Virtual and NOL | WW | |
| 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 May 18. 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. Helps students improve their reading comprehension and vocabulary development. Improves students' reading proficiency to a level which would allow students to function adequately in ESL 52 and other college courses. Includes ways to detect organization, summarize, make inferences, draw conclusions, and introduces other advanced comprehension strategies. Credits are not applicable toward graduation. Lecture 5 hours per week. | |||||||
| Class # | Section | Credits | Day | Time | Start | Location | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1277 | ESL 42-002A | 5 | M W |
10:30 a.m.-12:55 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Alexandria | P |
| 99950 | ESL 42-01YA | 5 | M W |
5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
| 80% 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. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 80941 | ESL 42-01YM | 5 | M |
4:00 p.m.-6:25 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | 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 | |||||||
| 81004 | ESL 42-01YN | 5 | Tu |
9:35 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Annandale | HY |
| New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 81005 | ESL 42-02YN | 5 | W |
12:45 p.m.-3:10 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Annandale | HY |
| New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 81006 | ESL 42-03YN | 5 | Tu Th |
6:30 p.m.-7:40 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Virtual and NOL - Real Time | HY |
| New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 81008 | ESL 42-040N | 5 | M W |
9:35 a.m.-12:25 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | Annandale | P |
| New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Thirteen Week | |||||||
| 80842 | ESL 42-1BYL | 5 | Tu Th |
11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | 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. | |||||||
| 80727 | ESL 42-1BYW | 5 | Tu Th |
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m. |
2026-08-24 | Woodbridge | P |
| New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting WOtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. Fifteen 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. | |||||||
| 99951 | ESL 42-40YA | 5 | Tu Th |
7:45 p.m.-9:45 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | Alexandria | HY |
| 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. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 1278 | ESL 42-41YA | 5 | Tu Th |
8:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. |
2026-09-08 | Alexandria | HY |
| 80% 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. 20% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week Hybrid Course | |||||||
| 169 | ESL 42-41YN | 5 | F |
12:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | Annandale | HY |
| Hybrid Course Thirteen Week New students must take the ESL assessment by contacting ANtesting@nvcc.edu to schedule it. | |||||||
| 81007 | ESL 42-42YN | 5 | Sa |
12:15 p.m.-3:05 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | 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 | |||||||
| 80884 | ESL 42-4BYL | 5 | Tu Th |
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | 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 | |||||||
| 2749 | ESL 42-5BYL | 5 | Sa |
9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. |
2026-09-08 | Loudoun | P |
| 60% 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. 40% of class work is completed online, independently, via CANVAS. Reliable internet access and a computer are required. Thirteen Week | |||||||
| 80922 | ESL 42-E50L | 5 | 0:00 a.m.-0:00 a.m. |
2026-09-08 | 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. 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. | |||||||
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