English-Language Proficiency Certificate for Non-Native English Speakers
CERT - Occupational Certificate
To expand academic English skills in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing as well as learn the necessary skills to take the TOEFL iBT test.
Program Purpose
To expand academic English skills in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing as well as learn the necessary skills to take the TOEFL iBT test.
Learning Outcomes
- Master faster reading and a better understanding of longer academic texts (~700 words)
- Improve your comprehension when listening to lectures and announcements
- Gain more information about communication strategies when talking to a classmate or professor
- Enhance your speaking ability to explain information from listening and reading
- Advance your essay writing skills
- Learn test-taking strategies for each section of the test (i.e., Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing)
- Learn more about how TOEFL iBT is structured and scored
Additional Information
We offer a variety of classes for different levels of English. Classes are small, and you will be able to take them at various locations convenient for you.
We offer four levels of classes in different English content areas:
- Listening and speaking: You will learn and improve your English comprehension, and you will practice speaking in other social settings.
- Reading and writing: You will learn writing and reading comprehension techniques.
- Grammar: You will learn grammar rules and apply them to your everyday life and academic settings.
Don’t worry!
We will do everything in our reach to make sure tuition is affordable; in addition, Federal Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.
But… Where do I start?
First, you need to complete an admissions application. The application can be completed online, at the Yuma Campus, at the San Luis Learning Center, the Somerton Learning Center, or the AWC Downtown Center in Yuma (Near Home Depot).
After you submit the applications, the college will assign you a student identification number. With this number and your official identification card, you will be able to continue in the process.
Remember that we are here to serve you!
The next step will be to take a self-guided placement test. This test can be taken online.
ESL Self-Guided Placement
If you have questions regarding testing, please call (928)344-7641.
Finally…call the advising office at 928-344-7624 or visit their website to make an appointment with an academic advisor.
Advisement Services
Ofrecemos una gran variedad de clases para los diferentes niveles de inglés. Las clases son pequeñas y las podrá tomar en diferentes sitios que sean convenientes para usted.
Ofrecemos 4 niveles de clases en las siguientes áreas del inglés:
- Comprensión y expresión oral: Usted aprenderá a mejorar su comprensión del inglés y también practicará su expresión oral en diferentes ambientes sociales.
- Lectura y escritura: Usted aprenderá las técnicas de escritura y comprensión de lectura
- Grámatica: Usted aprenderá a utilizar las reglas gramaticales y a aplicarlas a su vida diaria y en el ambiente académico.
¡No se preocupe!
Nosotros hacemos todo lo posible para que la matrícula esté al alcance de todos, y además, se ofrece ayuda financiera del gobierno a aquellos alumnos que califiquen.
Pero... ¿y dónde comienzo?
Primero, se necesita llenar una solicitud de ingreso (Application for Admission). Esto se puede hacer en línea, el campus de Yuma (Yuma campus), en el centro de AWC en San Luis, el centro de AWC en Somerton, o en AWC centro de carreras (AWC Downtown Center) en Yuma (cerca de Home Depot).
Después de entregar la solicitud, el colegio le dará un número de identificación estudiantil. Con este número y su propia tarjeta de identificación oficial, puede continuar el proceso.
¡Recuerde que estamos para servirle!
El siguiente paso será presentar una prueba autodirigida de colocación. Esta, la podrá presentar en línea.
ESL Self-Guided Placement
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese al (928) 344-7641.
Y finalmente... llame al departamento de asesoría al número 928-344-7624 o visite la página web para hacer una cita con un asesor académico.
Advisement Services
English as a Second Language Courses
Morning Program Levels
ESL 1
| Course | Title |
| ESL 91 F (Yuma Campus) | Functional English |
| ESL 91 S (Yuma Campus) | Structure |
| ESOL | |
| Electives | |
|---|---|
| ESL 91 D | Beginning Conversation (Summer) |
ESL 2
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 92F | Functional English |
| ESL 92S | Structure |
| Electives: | |
| ESL 93D | Intermediate Conversation |
ESL 3
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 93S | Structure 3 |
| ESL 93R | Reading & Writing 3 (EAP 93 R as of Fall 2025) |
| ESL 93A | Intermediate Conversation, Reading, and Vocabulary (STLI Campus) |
| ESL 93B | Intermediate Writing and Grammar (STLI Campus) |
| Electives: | |
| ESL 95C | Conversation 3, 4, & 5 |
| ESL 95P | Pronunciation |
| ESL 95E | Everyday American Idioms & Phrasal Verbs |
ESL 4
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 94S | Structure 4 (EAP 94S as of Fall 2025) |
| ESL 94A | Advanced Conversation, Reading, and Vocabulary (STLI Campus) |
| ESL 94B | Advanced Writing and Grammar |
| Electives: | |
| ESL 94L | Cultural Communication |
| ESL 95P | Pronunciation |
| ESL 95E | Everyday American Idioms & Phrasal Verbs |
| ESL 95D | Advanced Conversation (Summer) |
| ESL 098 | Conversation Exchange |
English for Academic Purposes
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| EAP 93R | Reading and Writing |
| EAP 94S | Advanced Structure |
| EAP 90 | Overview of English Communication (EAP 95 as of Fall 2025) |
Evening Program Levels
ESL 1
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESOL | |
| Electives: | |
| ESL 91D | Beginning Conversation (Summer) |
ESL 2
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 92F | Functional English |
| ESL 92S | Structure 2 |
ESL 3
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 93S | Structure 3 |
| ESL 93A | Intermediate Conversation, Reading, and Vocabulary (STLI Campus) |
| ESL 93B | Intermediate Writing and Grammar (STLI Campus) |
ESL 4
| Course | Course Title |
|---|---|
| ESL 94A | Advanced Conversation, Reading and Vocabulary (STLI Campus) |
| ESL 94B | Advanced Writing and Grammar (STLI Campus) |
| EAP 95 | Overview of English Communication |