English Language Learning - Advanced

Certificate of Competency English Language Learning · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This certificate program is designed to help adult non-native speakers of English continue to develop their ability to use English to communicate more effectively in a variety of settings. The courses in this program provide direct instruction of English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills at the low advanced level. Special attention is given to helping students consider the possibility to transition to career development or academic program.

This is a non-credit program and does not provide college credit for degree award.

Program Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate increased ability to engage in extended discussion orally and in writing with minimal language disruptions.
  2. Students will be able to evaluate the development of various texts, oral and written.

Requirements

Certificate of Competency

A certificate in a recognized career field articulated with degree-applicable coursework, completion of an associate degree, or transfer to a baccalaureate institution.

For more information regarding noncredit, please visit https://orangecoastcollege.edu/academics/adult-education/index.html

CourseTitleUnits
ELL A056NEnglish Language Learning Advanced90
and
ELL A049NSpeaking About U.S. Culture 336
orELL A055NAdvanced Pronunciation
and
ELL A047NAdvanced Grammar Review 154
orELL A057NAdvanced Grammar Review 2
Total Hours180

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