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  "college": "rio-hondo-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "English as a Second Language",
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  "name": "ESL/CONVERSATIONS",
  "award": "Noncredit Certificate of Competency",
  "department": "english-as-a-second-language",
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      "markdown": "### Description\n\nStudents who complete, in sequence, NESL 020-Basic-Intermediate Conversation and NESL 021-Advanced Conversation, earn the Certificate of Competency in English as a Second Language Conversations. The certificate indicates a student’s successful acquisition of advanced English speaking and listening language skills necessary to navigate situations in everyday life and to promote confidence in English-speaking settings. Emphasis is on communication/conversations within the following domains: school (K-12 and higher education), work, and community.\n\nTo acquire the **Noncredit Certificate of Competency in Conversations,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:"
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