ESL/CONVERSATIONS
Noncredit Certificate of Competency English as a Second Language · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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: