The English Language Program (ELP) is a student success initiative designed to ensure that students possess the English language proficiency required to succeed in an English-medium university setting. As a foundational, non-credit-bearing program, the ELP develops students’ academic language competencies while fostering critical thinking, study skills, test-taking strategies, and time-management practices necessary for academic achievement and personal success.
Program Educational Objective
Prepare students to attain the English language proficiency and academic skills required to successfully transition into and perform effectively in English-taught academic programs.
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SLO1 Academic English Proficiency
Demonstrate proficiency in academic English by effectively reading,
writing, listening, and speaking in English at a level required for success in English-taught undergraduate
coursework.
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SLO2 Academic Success Skill
Apply effective study strategies, time-management techniques, and
test-taking skills to complete academic tasks and meet the expectations of university-level learning.
The ELP comprises 6 courses as described below:
| Course title | Weeks | Total hours | CEFR* level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-intermediate English 1 | 8 | 140 | A1 |
| Pre-intermediate English 2 | 8 | 140 | A2 |
| Intermediate English 1 | 8 | 140 | B1 low |
| Intermediate English 2 | 8 | 140 | B1 high |
| Upper-intermediate English 1 | 8 | 140 | B2 low |
| Upper-intermediate English 2 | 8 | 140 | B2 high |
Pre-Intermediate English 1 builds a foundation in English for everyday and academic contexts and introduces
basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through simple, practical activities. Focus is placed on
understanding and using common expressions, forming basic sentences, and communicating simple ideas about familiar topics. It also develops essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and confidence in using English in class and daily situations. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours)
Pre-Intermediate English 2 strengthens basic English skills for everyday and introductory academic use. It
focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing through guided, topic-based activities. Practice focuses on improving the ability to understand simple texts and conversations, communicate in routine situations, and write short, organized paragraphs. It also builds core vocabulary, reinforces essential grammar, and develops confidence in using English in both classroom and real-life contexts. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours) Pe-req: Pre-Intermediate English 1
Intermediate English 1 continues building English skills to move toward greater independence in communication. It focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing through structured, topic-based activities with increasing complexity. Practice focuses on improving the ability to understand longer texts and conversations, express ideas in more detail, and write organized paragraphs and short essays. It also expands vocabulary, strengthens key grammar structures, and introduces basic academic skills such as summarizing, note-taking, and participating in discussions. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours) Pre-req: Pre-Intermediate English 2
Intermediate English 2 develops greater fluency and confidence in English for academic and everyday
communication. It focuses on enhancing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through engaging, topic-based activities. Practice focuses on understanding longer and more complex texts and conversations, expressing ideas clearly with supporting details, as well as producing organized paragraphs and short essays. It also strengthens grammar accuracy, expands vocabulary, and develops essential academic skills such as summarizing, note-taking, and participating effectively in discussions. Test-taking techniques and strategies are also introduced. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours) Pre-req: Intermediate English 1
Upper-Intermediate English 1 improves English proficiency for academic use while introducing basic TOEFL
test-taking skills. It focuses on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing through structured, topic-based and task-oriented activities. Practice focuses on understanding academic-style texts and lectures, expressing ideas clearly in spoken and written forms, and organizing responses effectively. It introduces essential TOEFL strategies such as managing time, recognizing question types, note-taking, and answering accurately under exam conditions, while continuing to build vocabulary and grammatical control. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours) Pre-req: Intermediate English 2
Upper-Intermediate English 2 further develops English proficiency for academic purposes while strengthening
TOEFL test-taking skills. It focuses on refining listening, speaking, reading, and writing through advanced, task-based activities modeled on TOEFL exam tasks. Practice focuses on understanding complex academic texts and lectures, producing well-organized spoken and written responses, and expressing ideas with clarity and accuracy. It also continues to develop effective TOEFL test-taking strategies, including time management, note-taking, recognizing question
patterns, and answering under timed conditions, while enhancing vocabulary range and grammatical precision. ELP (8 weeks/140 hours) Pre-req: Upper-Intermediate English 1
Catherine Buon, PhD
ELP Director
Fatima Mohammed
ELP Manager of Operations
Danar Adil
ELP Administrative Assistant
Danar Adil
ELP Administrative Assistant
ELP Teaching Staff
Adel Mohammed
Instructor
