The Listening and Speaking Lab, located in ATC 304, offers several English as a Second Language classes every quarter. The classes, “are composed of small groups of students, about 7 students per group, creating an informal and active atmosphere, which is a change from the regular class setting,” said Maryanne Ifft, ESL instructor and part of the lab staff. This quarter 1,796 students enrolled in one of the six different ESL ½ unit classes that were offered in 19 sections. Classes meet eight times each quarter for an hour and a half per session. The most popular classes are the reading classes, where students read and discuss a novel or autobiography. For ESL students, these classes offer a comfortable atmosphere to practice English oral communication skills and sharing of ideas.Classes that will be offered in Winter 2007 quarter: -ESL 210 – Conversation Practice-ESL 211 – Listening Practice-ESL 213 – Vocabulary and Idioms in Context-ESL 216 – Reading Practice and Discussion-ESL 223 – Reading and Vocabulary Building-ESL 224 – Reading ComprehensionSign up for one or more of these classes and enjoy the wonderful learning environment of the LSL!