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Irene Penaloza

Contact information for Irene Penaloza

Welcome to ESOL 20 – Level 2 (20721) Integrated Skills

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Hello, my name is Irene Peñaloza. I am your teacher for the ESOL 20: Level 2 evening face-to-face class for the Winter of 2026. Our first day of class will be on Monday, April 6th.
We will work and learn together in a classroom setting. We will meet on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:00to 8:50 p.m. Our classroom is located in Mt. Scott Hall, Room 202. Attendance is important, but I understand if you’re not able to attend class on time due to your work schedule. If you or your family is sick with the cold and flu, please rest and stay home. Please text or email me if you plan to be absent or late for class.
You will need the textbook ENGLISH IN ACTION, BOOK 2. Please bring a notebook, pen, and binder on the first day of class. I will give you handouts for practicing grammar. We will watch, read, and listen to grammar videos, do online exercises, and write in our Blue Books. We will practice conversations and review the lessons I assign every week. Don’t worry! We will have fun and learn a lot.
I will try to make it easy for you to understand the unit lessons,do your classwork, and attend class. I will email you our weekly lessons and homework, and post them on this WebEasy page. On the day of class, I will also write the lessons and activities on the board. Please check your email daily for updated lessons and important announcements.

 

Do you have friends, family, neighbors, or co-workers who want to take English classes?
1. Totake the placementtest online,ask them to fill out this form:
2. Totake the placementtest on campus,go to this webpage and choose a time to take the test:
/testing/esol-testing/
I look forward to working with you this term. If you have any questions or concerns or want to say “hi” – I am available to communicate via email at irene.penaloza@pcc.edu or voicemail/text message at 503-453-6478.
Thank you so much.
Irene Peñaloza
(Pronouns: she, her)
Instructor, PCC South East Campus

Term-off students: If you do not take a class during the upcoming Fall term, call or e-mail ESOL Navigator, Jennifer Hall at 971-209-2736 or e-mail jhall@pcc.edu.
Jennifer will register you for the Winter term. When sending an email or leaving a voicemail, please include your name, PCC G#, email, and phone number in your message. Also, let her know if you need a Class Fee Waiver application.
How do we know if PCC is closed and class is cancelled due to bad weather?

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Help for students

Direct PCC Support:
Resources for students and their families:
  • Applying for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Benefits
    Students already receiving SNAP benefits may be eligible for additional coaching and financial support to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and supplies. To find out more visitor contactcp@pcc.eduto schedule an appointment.
  • Panther Food Pantriesare now opento provide temporary, supplemental food relief to PCC students, staff, and faculty at no cost.
  • – Health and human services in the Greater Northwest Portland area. Dialing 211 is the most efficient form of contact, as they have the most complete list.
  • – Rent assistance
  • – (Previously Aunt Bertha) Provides free or reduced-cost services based on zip code
  • Housing Resources[pdf]
  • – Locates food resources based on zip code

Technology, Computers, and Internet Resources:

  • (Alliance for Technology Refurbishing and Reuse) – Map of non-profit home refurbishments
  • – Refurbished electronics, computers, and equipment
  • – Refurbished computers and Internet Essentials
  • (NDIA) – Low-cost internet package plans
  • – Refurbished computers)
  • – Helping households with internet service