ESOL FAQs

How do I know if I need ESL courses?

If English is not your first language, you may need ESL courses before you will be allowed to take other college courses.  It does not matter how long you have been in the U.S.  If English is not your first language, you will be asked to take some free tests to determine how high your English skills are.

Where do I go for these tests?

You should see an advisor in Building E.  The advisor will give you the form you need to take the tests.  Advisors who work with ESL students include Kenneth Garcia, Terry Rich, Barbara Eckenfels, and Martha Neely.  (Kenneth and Martha also speak Spanish.) International students must see Terry Rich.  Here is the contact information for these people:

ESOL Faculty & Staff

Academic Renee la Rue Associate Professor, ESL Phone: 936.273.7285 Renee.G.LaRue@lonestar.edu David H. Zimmermann Chair and Professor, English Phone: 936.273.7267 David.H.Zimmermann@lonestar.edu Continuing Education Stephen Koszewski Program Manager, CE Phone: 936.273.7453 Stephen.T.Koszewski@lonestar.edu Martha Neely Program Coordinator, CE Phone: 936.273.7278 Martha.L.Neely@lonestar.edu

Advising/Counseling Terry Rich international Coordinator Phone: 936.273.7477 Terry.A.Rich@lonestar.edu Kenneth Garcia Advising, ESOL Phone: 936.273.7205 Kenneth.A.Garcia@lonestar.edu