Low-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 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:
- Read in English at a low intermediate level.
- Write in English at the low-intermediate level.
- 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