Overview
Academic English Level 1 is designed for students with beginner English language proficiency. The purpose of level 1 is to help students develop their foundational understanding in the areas of listening and speaking comprehension, as well as in reading and writing comprehension. It will also review and reinforce grammar concepts, vocabulary analysis, pronunciation skills, sentence structure, and combining sentences to form and format a paragraph. In addition, this level includes a course dedicated to explaining life and culture in the U.S.
Required Courses
Note that all Academic English classes are non-credit
| AE-011 | English Preparation Listening and Speaking Level 1 | 0 |
| AE-012 | English Preparation Reading and Writing Level 1 | 0 |
| AE-013 | Foundational Grammar and Vocabulary | 0 |
| AE-014 | Special Topics Level 1 | 0 |
In order to progress to the next Academic English level or chosen degree program, undergraduate students must earn a C or higher and graduate students must earn a B or higher.