This is a noncredit certificate program in English as a Second Language designed to prepare high-intermediate to advanced-level students for employment, career training courses, and further academic study. The certificate program focuses on speaking and listening skills, American English idioms and contemporary expressions, and pronunciation.  After completing the certificate, students may go on to credit ESL or general education classes, entry-level employment, or career training courses.

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program students will be able to:

1. Take notes while listening to lectures, dialogues, and narratives.
2. Develop proficiency in pronouncing phonemes and using correct English language stress, pitch, and intonation patterns.
3. Recognize and use the most common English idioms and expressions appropriately.
4. Participate in discussions by asking and answering appropriate questions.

This award confirms that a student has completed a noncredit program that prepares students to progress in a career path or to take degree-applicable courses.

Course List Hours

Course	Title	Hours
Required Core
Complete the following:
ESL C083N	Speaking and Listening Skills-High Intermediate to Advanced	36-108
ESL C084N	English Idioms and Contemporary Expressions-High Intermediate to Advanced	36
ESL C085N	Pronunciation Skills - Intermediate to Advanced	36
Subtotal		108-180
Optional Course
ESL C081N	Grammar and Sentence Structure-High Intermediate to Advanced	72
Total Hours		108-252