Introduction to Academic English for Multilingual Students

Certificate of Completion English Language Learning · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This transitional English certificate provides an opportunity for multilingual students to experience the Academic English rigor introduced in the credit ESL certificates. Students will develop academic language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. In addition, students will be introduced to academic habits, learning strategies, and social skills necessary to enhance their prerequisite academic knowledge. Upon completion, students will be able to build a stronger foundation for success in their transitional English language level.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Compose sentences that focus on description, narration, personal reactions, and expressing a point of view.
  2. Compose a topic and concluding sentence.
  3. Identify the main ideas in audio and video recordings.

REQUIREMENTS

Review Graduation Requirements.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
ELL G040NIntroduction to Academic Writing for Multilingual Students72
ELL G041NIntroduction to Academic Listening and Speaking for Multilingual Students54
Total Hours126

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