# ESL Reading and Vocabulary (Certificate of Competency)

El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English as a Second Language

Source: http://catalog.elcamino.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=13&poid=3721

**Humanities Division**
www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/humanities/

The ESL Reading and Vocabulary Certificate of Competency provides non-native English speakers the interpretive, critical, and analytical reading skills and vocabulary knowledge necessary for success in college-level courses such as English 1A. Students completing the certificate will be able to discuss and write critically about fictional and nonfictional works.

### Required Courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NESL 52A | Introduction to Reading and Vocabulary Building | 0 |
| NESL 52B | Intermediate Reading and Vocabulary Building | 0 |
| NESL 52C | Advanced Reading | 0 |

**Total Units: 0**