Intermediate ESL
Certificate of Competency (noncredit) English As A Second Language · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Students who receive a Certificate of Competency in Intermediate ESL complete two ESL noncredit courses: Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar (ESL 240B) and Intermediate Listening and Speaking (ESL 242B). Completion of these courses and earning a Certificate of Competency demonstrates a student's readiness for high-intermediate level ESL coursework as well as competency in the intermediate English reading, writing and communication skills required for the workplace.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Read in English at an intermediate level.
- Write in English at the intermediate level.
- Communicate orally in English at the intermediate level.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ESL 240B | Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar (Active) | 108 |
| ESL 242B | Intermediate Listening and Speaking (Active) | 72 |
| Total | 180 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Communication, Language & Media
Program Control Number: 41942
TOP Code: 493087 - English as a Second Language - Integrated
CIP Code: 32.0108 - Developmental/Remedial English