# ESOL High Beginning (Certificate of Proficiency)

College of Alameda · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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The High Beginning Certificate in ESOL verifies that the student has successfully completed three core classes at the high beginning 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 a high beginning ESOL student.
2.  Express ideas fluently, accurately and appropriately in American English in preparation for intermediate ESOL courses.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Certificate of Proficiency Requirements** | | 14 |
| ESOL 251A | Reading and Writing 1 | 6 |
| ESOL 261A | Listening and Speaking 1 | 4 |
| ESOL 271A | Grammar 1 | 4 |