Toggle navigation Sub MenuHome ESL Placement ESL Programs Academic ESL Essential ESL Spanish Careers in Spanish French Linguistics Italian AA-T Degree/Course Descriptions Sociology Global Languages and Society : ESL Placement ESL Placement NEW Students (per AB 705 and AB 1805) To find your ESL level, or to go directly to English 101, please follow these steps: NEW LAMC students must first apply to the college. After you apply and receive your Student ID Number, please return to Step 2. Make an appointment for Guided Self-Placement. Contact Professor Jacob Skelton at skeltolj2@lamission.edu or call 818-293-8795. NOTE: The Guided Self-Placement appointment takes approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Students complete a brief biographical survey and interview with Professor Skelton. Students receive English/ESL placement as a result of the survey/interview. No tests! No stress! It's quick and easy! Contact your Counselor and complete your educational plan. Register for classes. Academic ESL Courses I want to… study intermediate to advanced English/ESL. use English for academic purposes. get a certificate or degree at LAMC. transfer to a university. get a professional-level job in English. Click here for more information about the Academic ESL Program. ENGLISH: 818-293-8795 ESPAÑOL: 818-538-7850 Essential ESL Courses I want to… study basic to intermediate English/ESL. use English in my community. study for the USCIS Citizenship Exam. learn ESL for personal development. get an entry-level job in English. Click here for more information about the Essential ESL Program. ENGLISH: 818-293-8795 ESPAÑOL: 818-538-7850 Contact Us Department Chair E.S.L. Faculty L. Jacob Skelton ENGLISH: 818-293-8795 ESPAÑOL: 818-538-7850 SKELTOLJ2@lamission.edu Dept. Vice Chair Spanish Faculty Mario Escobar 818-833-3354 ESCOBAMA2@lamission.edu Dept. Vice Chair Sociology Faculty Myriam Levy 818-833-3414 LevyMM@lamission.edu Department Secretary Richard Lam 818-364-7722 LamRQ@lamission.edu E.S.L. Faculty Cindy Luis 818-364-7875 LuisCA@lamission.edu E.S.L. Faculty Michael Climo 818-364-7693 ClimoMJ@lamission.edu E.S.L. Faculty Riye Park 818-833-3423 ParkRR@lamission.edu E.S.L. Faculty Gary Prostak 818-364-7666 ProstaG@lamission.edu Useful Links Admission Assessment Matriculation International Students Financial Aid Student Complaint Form