# English Language Learning - Intermediate (Certificate of Competency)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: English Language Learning

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/find-pathway/noncredit-certificate-programs/english-language-learning/developmental-english-language-skills-certificate-competency/

This program is designed for intermediate English language learners. Students will develop listening, speaking, grammar, reading, and writing skills alongside the foundational skills for a potential transfer to career development or academic program.

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

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate the ability to engage in extended discussions about less familiar topics orally and in writing with a growing grammar and pronunciation accuracy.
2.  Students will show comprehension of the main idea and supporting details of level-appropriate written and/or oral texts.

### 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

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ELL A036N | English Language Learning: Intermediate A | 90 |
| or ELL A046N | English Language Learning: Intermediate B |  |
| ELL A035N | Intermediate Pronunciation | 36 |
| or ELL A048N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 2 |  |
| **and** | |  |
| ELL A037N | Intermediate Grammar Review 1 | 54 |
| or ELL A045N | Intermediate Grammar Review 2 |  |
| **Total Hours** | | 180 |