# NONCREDIT ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LEVEL III (Certificate of Competency)

Cuesta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Second Language

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30204

This program is composed of two integrated skills ESL courses, one at the high beginning level, and one at the low intermediate level. Instruction focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon successful completion of the two required courses, students will be eligible for a certificate of competency.  Students who earn the certificate will be able to read low intermediate texts, write short paragraphs, and use low intermediate grammar and vocabulary in speaking and writing.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will be able to demonstrate comprehension of low intermediate level reading texts.
2.  Students will be able to write sentences and short paragraphs
3.  Students will be able to recognize and use low intermediate grammar and vocabulary.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (0.0 credits)** | | 162-216 |
| ESL 704 | BEGINNING-HIGH INTEGRATED SKILLS | 81-108 |
| ESL 714 | LOW INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATED SKILLS | 81-108 |
| **Total** | | **162-216** |