# Low-Intermediate ESL (Certificate of Competency (noncredit))

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English As A Second Language

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6106/6554

#### Description

Students who receive a Certificate of Competency in Low Intermediate ESL complete two ESL noncredit courses: Low Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar (ESL 240A) and Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking (ESL 242A). Completion of these courses and earning a Certificate of Competency demonstrates a student's readiness for intermediate level ESL coursework as well as competency in the basic 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:

1.  Read in English at a low intermediate level.
2.  Write in English at the low-intermediate level.
3.  Communicate orally in English at the low-intermediate level.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ESL 240A | Low Intermediate Reading, Writing, and Grammar (Active) | 108 |
| ESL 242A | Low Intermediate Listening and Speaking (Active) | 72 |
| **Total** | | **180** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Communication, Language & Media

Program Control Number: 41943

TOP Code: 493087 - English as a Second Language - Integrated

CIP Code: 32.0108 - Developmental/Remedial English