# English Language Learning - Beginning (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/emergent-english-language-skills,certificate-competency/

This program is designed for beginning English language learners who want to improve their communication skills.

#### Program Outcome

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate the listening and speaking skills required to have short conversations with members of their communities orally and in writing.
2.  Students will be able to express an opinion about a short, simplified oral or written text.

### 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 A016N | English Language Learning: Beginning A | 90 |
| or ELL A026N | English Language Learning: Beginning B |  |
| **and** | |  |
| ELL A025N | Beginning Pronunciation | 36 |
| or ELL A028N | Speaking About U.S. Culture 1 |  |
| **and** | |  |
| ELL A027N | Beginning Grammar Review 2 | 54 |
| or ELL A017N | Beginning Grammar Review 1 |  |
| **Total Hours** | | 180 |