# English Language Learning Low Intermediate Skills (Certificate of Competency)

Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Language Learning

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/coastline/pathways/college-preparation-career-development/english-language-learning/ell-low-intermediate-skills-certificate-competency/

This is a low intermediate level certificate program in English Language Learning which includes English reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It prepares students for further academic study in mid-intermediate level ELL and ESL courses by improving English language skills through a step-by-step grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening curriculum. After completing this certificate, students may go on to mid-intermediate ELL or ESL classes and pursue an ESL Intermediate Preparation for Careers Certificate of Competency, leading to higher-level ELL or ESL courses and eventually academic programs as well as career training programs.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Given a simplified text, identify the main idea and supporting details.
2.  Express original ideas in appropriate, grammatically-correct sentences in response to level-appropriate readings in academic and real-world settings.
3.  Participate in short spontaneous conversations and accurately report information given by others.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select 2 courses from the following:** | |  |
| ESL C032N | Reading, Writing, and Grammar 2A | 144 |
| ESL C033N | Speaking and Listening 2A | 72 |
| ELL C040N | Integrated English Skills 2A | 48-144 |
| **Subtotal** | | 120-288 |