English as a second language
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS
English as a Second Language classes are designed to improve
English reading, writing, grammar, listening and speaking skills.
The ESL program is divided into four levels. Students should
see a counselor to select additional courses in other areas
for which their language skills will be acceptable.
Review the Cuyamaca catalog
class descriptions PDFs for additional details.
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Basic College ESL focuses on reading short passages, writing
sentences, connecting them into basic paragraphs, and having
discussions using the present, past and future verb tenses.
Beginning College ESL focuses on reading short passages, writing
sentences, connecting them into basic paragraphs, and having
discussions using the present, past and future verb tenses.
Low-intermediate College ESL focuses on reading short academic
passages, writing complete paragraphs, discussing topics and
giving short presentations using the simple, progressive, and
present and past perfect verb tenses.
High-intermediate College ESL focuses on reading more complex
academic passages, connecting paragraphs into short essays,
note-taking and study skills, and orally presenting academic
work using all verb tenses.
Advanced College ESL focuses on reading college level texts,
writing more complex essays, increasing note-taking and study
skills, and presenting oral reports using all verb tenses.
Students will receive an "ESL Certificate
of Completion" when they complete ESL 106 with a grade of "C"
or better or “Pass.”
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General Education Requirements
To earn your AA or AS degree, or to move on to higher education,
you must also complete the
General Education
Requirements. Because there are occasional updates,
check with a counselor for the most current information.
