ESOL Advanced

Certificate of Proficiency English for Speakers of Other Languages · College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Advanced Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the advanced level: Grammar, Reading & Writing, and Listening & Speaking. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Career Opportunities

This certificate will prepare speakers of other languages to communicate verbally and in writing in vocational programs and the workplace. The certificate will provide students with evidence of English study, which makes a job-seeker more competitive in many industries.

Learning Outcome(s)

  1. Participate in campus and classroom culture at a level required for success as an advanced ESOL student.
  2. Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for non-ESOL courses.
CourseTitleUnits
Certificate of Proficiency Requirements14
ESOL 052AAdvanced Reading and Writing6
ESOL 274AGrammar 44
ESOL 050AAdvanced Listening and Speaking4
ESOL 52Advanced Reading and Writing6

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