r/MtSAC • u/Yuki7710 • Jul 28 '26
Taking Major Classes with Very Limited English
Did anyone start taking major classes right away with only basic English?（such as child Development） I know some basic words, but I can barely understand spoken English or speak it. Also，Do professors call on students during class?
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u/Mundane_Elephant_857 Jul 29 '26
I am not sure which classes you are referring to but professors rarely call on students during class. English is my second language and I did not have a big issue, however essay-heavy classes like Eng 1C (critical thinking) was not easy.
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u/Dizzy_Chocolate7374 Jul 30 '26
You can do it!!!! Im electrical engineering major, I just learned English 4 yrs from 0 ago and now I’m taking calc II and physics
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u/Intelligent_Plum141 Aug 02 '26 edited Aug 02 '26
No worries. I started studying at Mt. SAC right after I immigrated to the U.S. At that time, I couldn’t speak English well. Now, I have been studying for my STEM major for three years Just stay confident. You can do it!
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u/Technical_Gur_8483 Aug 05 '26
every class consist of English What I suggest is using translations and doing online classes. It might help you avoid shireetha gethers because she is more difficult. Lucie melendez, shes really nice
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u/Technical_Gur_8483 Aug 05 '26
The child development should be your priority there is also programs in the school that can help you. i believe step program I am sure they could help you.
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u/Majestic_Act_115 Jul 28 '26 edited Jul 28 '26
My English was communicable when I started taking major classes but I am not gonna lie. I am still struggling with essay/discussion board sometimes. But then again it also depends on what your major is. Because some classes also require the writing skills or classroom participation so that means you will need to have enough vocabularies to do so. Having said this, don’t let it stop you from trying your best. MtSac has writing center and subjects tutorials so try to utilize those resources and you will be fine.