AAU CATALOG
2012-2013
- TOEFL ITP What is TOEFL ITP?
The purpose of the TOEFL ITP is to evaluate the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English. AAU administers the test to students who are enrolled at Al Ain University. The ITP TOEFL test is given in a single session of about two and a half hours which includes the time required for test directions. The ITP test consists of three sections: 1. Listening Comprehension which measures the ability to understand spoken English; 2. Structure and Written Expression which measures the ability to recognize standard written English; 3. Reading Comprehension which measures the ability to read and understand nontechnical material.
Extracurricular Activities
The ELC encourages its students to engage in all student activities at AAU. It also offers them an opportunity to practice English in a fun atmosphere. These are examples of the activities the ELC organizes for and with students. ♦ ELC Open Day; ♦ Plays; ♦ Field trips. Our instructors are always coming up with new ideas, and we welcome students’ suggestions for activities.
Community Engagement
In line with the AAU’s mission and commitment to Community Engagement, the English Language Center extends its services to the wider community. The target audience in this respect includes school students, English language teachers, and the public in general. The ELC Schools’ Outreach program, to be implemented in the near future, offers school students the following: ♦ Orientation on the language requirements for university admission. ♦ Orientation on the various standardized tests and the differences among them. ♦ Workshops on language-related study skills. ♦ Workshops on language-related test taking skills. The program also offers help and advice to English language teachers.
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