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, sentence structure, and paragraph format (combining sentences to form a paragraph). Students will also have opportunities to practice and improve their pronunciation. This level also includes a course dedicated to explaining life and culture in the U.S.
Curriculum
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 & Writing Level 1 | 0 |
| AE-013 | Foundational Vocabulary | 0 |
| AE-014 | Special Topics Level 1 | 0 |
In order to progress to the next Academic English level, undergraduate students must earn a C or higher and graduate students must earn a B or higher.