ESL Pronunciation and Conversation, Certificate of Competency (Noncredit)

Issued by Santa Barbara City College

A two-course certificate of competency in noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL). The Pronunciation and Conversation certificate courses are designed to support English Language Learners and adult immigrants in developing clear pronunciation of American English and comprehensibility at an intermediate level. Students build vocabulary and gain confidence in communication skills to increase work opportunities and community involvement.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Cost Free

Additional Details

Skills

Academic English
Applied Literacy
Civic Literacy
Conversational English
Employability Skills

Earning Criteria

Successfully complete NC006, the Pronunciation and Conversation: Beyond ESL Basics course in the SBCC Noncredit English as a Second Language program.
Successfully complete NC007, the Pronunciation and Conversation Intermediate course in the SBCC Noncredit English as a Second Language program.
Demonstrate the ability to understand dialogues spoken by speakers of English. Participate in increasingly complex conversations using learned vocabulary.

Standards

National Reporting System Functioning Level Descriptors—English as a Second Language Levels

In the National Reporting System for Adult Education (NRS), the Educational Functioning Level (EFL) descriptors are intended to guide teaching and assessment for adult learners.