# ESL/CONVERSATIONS (Noncredit Certificate of Competency)

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

Source: https://riohondo.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/22175/25326/23987/25454/23784

### Description

Students 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.

To acquire the **Noncredit Certificate of Competency in Conversations,** it is necessary to complete the following courses:

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses.** | |  |
| NESL 020 | ESL Basic-Intermediate Conversation |  |
| NESL 021 | ESL Advanced Conversation |  |
| **Total** | | **0** |