American Language Department
Learn the English skills you need to succeed in college as you read, write, listen, and speak in English. In American Language (AmLa) classes, you can earn college credit as an English Language Learner. Often, international students, ESL graduates, and English Language Learners do well in our programs and beyond. Take the classes you need OR earn an AmLa Certificate (or two or three)!
AmLa 1A or English 1A?
English Language Learners Get More from AmLa Classes
Benefits of taking AmLa 1A: Freshman Composition
- Professor trained to help English Language Learners (ELLs) and meet their unique needs
- Tutor in the Classroom providing support during and after classes
- Lessons on culture and tips for success at American colleges
- Help and feedback on writing assignments for English Language Learners (ELLs)
- Earn UC/CSU transferrable college credit while practicing English skills
Have questions about which class is the right one for you? Email: AmLaInfo@mtsac.edu
Students looking for placement should contact AskAmLa@mtsac.edu. Students completing AMLA 90 - Accelerated Developmental Writing for AMLA are eligible
to take AMLA 1A, ENGL 1A, and ENGL 1A/80. For general information, contact AmLaInfo@mtsac.edu.
Author's Visit
AmLa and the Equity Center collaborated to host award-winning author Reyna Grande during Mt. SAC's FirstGen Week. Grande discussed her experience as an undocumented English learner and the success of her memoirs The Distance Between Us and A Dream Called Home.
Active Learning
American Language (AmLa) classes encourage pair work, small group activities, and team work in classes. These active learning strategies ensure AmLa students practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and critical thinking while having fun in the learning process.
Targeted Feedback
American Language faculty provide students with individualized, actionable, meaningful feedback to maximize students' learning. AmLa students also participate in peer review activities to develop an awareness of other perspectives.
Building 66-229 Placement Questions General Information
(909) 274-4588
AskAmLa@mtsac.edu
AmLaInfo@mtsac.edu
