# NONCREDIT ESL: BEGINNING CONVERSATION (Certificate of Competency)

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

Source: https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/30065/30066/30067/30068/30207

This program is composed of low beginning and beginning ESL conversation courses. Students who successfully complete these two courses will be eligible for the certificate. Upon completion of this certificate, English speakers of other languages will be able to communicate effectively in basic social interactions.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate comprehension of beginning level conversations.
2.  Communicate effectively in basic social interactions at the beginning level.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses (0.0 credits)** | | 72-108 |
| ESL 720 | ESL BASIC CONVERSATION, LOW BEGINNING | 36-54 |
| ESL 721 | ESL BASIC CONVERSATION, BEGINNING | 36-54 |
| **Total** | | **72-108** |