Welcome to Foundation English

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Welcome to Foundation English!

• Teacher Name 1
• Teacher Name 2
• Teacher Name 3

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When can I start university?

• Now Level XXX
• 4 Levels
• 1 Level 1 Semester
• Level 4 TOEFL 450 University

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Testing Out TOEFL

• Level 2 400
• Level 3 450
• Level 4 475
• University Entrance TOEFL 500 / TOEFL iBT 61

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Testing Out IELTS

• University Entrance Now
• Average 5.5 across all 4 skills

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What will I study?

• Reading/Writing/Project 12 hours
• Listening/Speaking 6 hours
• Grammar 2 hours

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Assessment

• Exams 60
• Class work 40
• 2 Exams Mid-Term Final

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Class Work Assessment

• Writing 4 assignments for the portfolio
• Reading 2 Reading projects 2 quizzes 2
  vocabulary tests
• Speaking presentation role play/interview
• Listening 2 quizzes 2 vocabulary tests
• Grammar 2 quizzes

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Grading
A 90 - 100 B 85 - 89 B 80 - 84
C 75 - 79 C 70 - 74 D 65 - 69
D 60 64 F 0 - 59

• Pass 60

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Foundation vs High School

• Developing
• Language awareness
• Self- improvement
• Critical thinking
• Independent learning
• Time management
• Participation

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Some Rules

• English Only
• No Mobile Phones in Class
• 25 Absence Barred
• 3 x Late 1 x Absence

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Student Services

• Writing Help
• Learning Centre
• Gymnasium
• Special Needs
• Careers Counselling

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Foundation Clubs

• Movies
• Photography
• Poetry
• Reading
• Japanese Club
• And more...

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Questions? Problems?Get Help!
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Talk to your Teacher!

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• Teacher Name
• Office
• Office Hours

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Problems?

• Mr Mosa
• MFB Ground Floor
• 485-6360

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Head of Department

• Mr Robert
• WFB Level 2
• 485-6255

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Director Dr Khalid Al Ali
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I promise

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• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
  otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
  problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
  your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
  assessments should you require them.

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Questions? Lets start work