The English Language Program (ELD) at the Continuing Education Department is an intensive 12-level English language program, of 5 weeks each, taught by Dar Al-Hekma academic staff. The program is designed specifically to teach non-native speakers the fundamentals of English (grammar, reading, writing, and verbal communication). The ELD Academic English is ideal for students who want to improve professionally, academically, and/or personally. The program combines best practices from the British and the American curriculum with a particular focus on writing and speaking.
Throughout the programs, students are required to extensively read, write, and prepare presentations. Technology is integrated into the curriculum using programs such as Quizlet, Showbie, Smart Devices, Story Creator, google docs, etc.
| Level | CEFR | Skills Focus | Learning Outcomes |
| Foundation | Pre-A1 | Sentence writing, basic vocabulary, personal information | Write sentences on familiar topics; use punctuation and linkers; skim/scan for main ideas; give a short presentation; talk about university and jobs |
| Introduction | A1 | Time-order writing, basic academic reading, group discussions | Skim/scan short texts; highlight info for summaries; write how-to paragraphs; speak accurately using vocabulary and grammar; hold group discussions |
| Level 1 | A1 | Paragraph development, structured speaking, visual presentations | Skim and scan; take notes and summarize readings; write reasoning paragraphs; role-play interviews; give visual presentations |
| Level 2 | A1+ | Opinion writing, inference, survey discussion | Write opinion paragraphs with examples; summarize and edit; listen to infer and take notes; conduct surveys and report findings |
| Level 3 | A2 | Advantages/disadvantages writing, academic debate | Write structured advantage/disadvantage paragraphs using compound-complex sentences; listen to lectures; engage in debates and news conferences |
| Level 4 | A2+ | Compare/contrast, synthesis, debate skills | Synthesize multiple readings; write compare/contrast paragraphs; conduct interviews; take notes and distinguish fact/opinion |
| Level 5 | B1 | Essay writing, inference, structured arguments, critical discussion | Write well-organized essays with varied sentence structure; summarize lectures; participate in discussions and role-plays |
| Level 6 | B1+ | Cause-effect essays, note-taking, healthy lifestyle discussions | Write cause-effect essays using organized structure and linking words; summarize readings and lectures; give advice; present and interview using structured speaking |
| Level 7 | B2 | Problem-solution essays, academic debate, critical listening | Write structured problem-solution essays; infer and analyze readings; engage in debates and give formal presentations using academic vocabulary |
| Level 8 | B2+ | Opinion essays, bias recognition, business plans, advanced discussion | Evaluate writer's opinion; write opinion essays with citation; paraphrase and summarize effectively; present business ideas and debate sport-related issues |
| Level 9 | C1 | Argumentative essays, inference, synthesis, research presentation | Write well-supported argumentative essays; infer author's intent; plan and present academic trips or projects; narrate experiences with fluency |
| Level 10 | C1+ | Research-based writing, graph description, debate and analysis | Summarize and paraphrase texts and data; describe charts using academic structures; lead debates and present arguments on complex topics
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