# ESL Beginning Level (Noncredit Certificate of Competency)

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

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4132/4070

Courses are designed to meet the needs of students whose first language is other than English. The mission of ESL programs for adults in California is to equip students with the language and cultural proficiencies required for the eventual fulfillment of personal, vocational, academic, and citizenship for participation in American society. This certificate is awarded to ESL students who have achieved a beginning level of competency in reading, writing, and speaking in English.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Demonstrate a developing aural/oral fluency in a variety of contexts.
2.  Utilize a diversity of reading skills such as skimming, scanning and deciphering new vocabulary.
3.  Write simple sentences and short paragraphs utilizing a few tenses.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESL 727 | NC Beginning ESL Reading, Writing | 0 |
| ESL 728 | NC Beginning ESL Listening, Speaking | 0 |
| **Total** | | **** |