ESL Beginning Skills Program
Noncredit Certificate School of Humanities and Liberal Arts · Merced College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Beginning ESL program is for preliterate and non literate ESL students who have minimal English language skills. Emphasis in this program is on aural and oral skills with visual reinforcement. The student will be introduced to reading, writing and math skills.
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
A. Upon completion of ESL basic skills, the student will improve English language skills.