TAFL Courses
The language classes at the centre are
· ONE YEAR COURSE ( 2 SEMESTERS )
Start at the time as the academic classes within the university during the month of September and the end of May.
· HALF YEAR COURSE ( 1 SEMESTER )
Start at the time as the academic classes within the university either in the 1st in September or in the 2nd semester in February.
· INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE (SIX WEEKS)
The centre also runs a yearly Intensive summer course for 6 weeks from the beginning of July every year.
In the centre , classes are held for 16 hours per week, they are distributed from Monday to Thursday as follow :
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Modern Standard Arabic ( MSA ) |
7 Hours |
| The Colloquial Arabic ( ECA ) | 4 Hours |
| Translation | 3 Hours |
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Media |
2 Hours |
Programme Includes
Based on a placement exam students are divided into the following four language levels: Beginners, Intermediate, Upper intermediate and Advanced .for each levels there are goals to be achieved with regard to each language skill .
The mainstream program is 16 hours per week . A number of universities have chosen to arrange courses for their learners. Thus, the centre also provides University students with the opportunity to attend courses offered by the university and thus giving the learners the chance to attend classes with their Egyptian colleagues.
A new addition offered is one-on-one courses in the subject area the language learner chooses to study on an individual basis. This is an excellent opportunity that adds a broader sense to learning language and culture in Alexandria. These courses vary and include among other courses, Egyptology, Middle East Politics, Women and Gender Studies and Literature.
| Skill | Level | Objective |
| Listening | Beginners |
Understanding vocabulary, idiomatic expression and structural usage in real life dialogues. |
| Intermediate |
Comprehension of students instructions and expressions related to social convention and everyday needs. Understanding conventions of telephone conversation and media advertising. |
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| Upper Intermediate |
Comprehension of the main ideas expressed in continuous speech or conversation. Getting the gist of TV/Radio News reports and recorded short stories. |
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| Advanced |
Note-talking, comprehension of structures specific to variety, register and extra-linguistic context. |
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| Speaking | Beginners |
Gaining controlled fluency in a restricted range of structures, expressions and vocabulary. |
| Intermediate |
Handling Question & Answer formats. Speaking on a variety of prepared topics with reasonable fluency and accuracy. |
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| Upper Intermediate |
Using the appropriate variety and register in different contexts. Speaking fluently on a number of topics. Taking part in general conversation. |
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| Advanced |
Talking with accuracy and confidence on a range of topics using the appropriate structural and stylistic forms. Specific tasks include: initiating conversation, describing people, places and events, using connected speech with clarity and cohesion. |
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| Reading | Beginners |
Recognition of vocabulary items in isolation and in short sentences. Reading and comprehension of simple instructions, menus, signs, maps and directions. |
| Intermediate |
Reading and comprehension of basic facts and ideas in short simple texts or description of people, places and events. |
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| Upper Intermediate |
Understanding of longer texts. Extraction of information from a variety of written sources: short stories, novels, essays, articles, etc. Using Arabic-Arabic and Arabic-English dictionaries. Gaining familiarity with synonyms and figures of speech |
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| Advanced |
Accurate comprehension of non-specialist texts of individual interests. Comprehension of more complex texts with appreciation of structure. Usage, terminology, idiom and cultural references. Reading for pleasure. |
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| Writing | Beginners |
Copying words and short sentences in NASKH. Writing précis and guided composition on prepared topics. |
| Intermediate |
Writing in RI’KA. Writing short, simple letters. Handling everyday situations (taking messages, etc.). Writing short texts based on personal experiences. |
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| Upper Intermediate |
Taking accurate notes on variety of familiar topics. Using idiomatic expressions and terminology with precision. Producing résumés and summaries. Rewriting sentences using different structures. |
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| Advanced |
Using the structures and expressions appropriate to a particular language variety. Summary/research paper writing. Creative writing (descriptive, factual, scientific, narrative). Conducting sustained correspondence. |
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Application |
Before 31 August 2009 |
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Reception |
23 September 2009 |
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Orientation |
24 September 2009 |
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Revision Days |
26,27 September 2009 |
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Placement Test |
28 September 2009 |
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Classes Begin |
29 September 2009 |
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Course Ends |
27 May 2010 |
20 November 2009 - 30 November 2009
(1st Mid - Semester Break)
18 December 2009 - 10 January 2010
(Christmas Break & Mid year holidays)
26 March 2010 - 4 April 2010
(2nd Mid- Semester Break)
3000 $ (Dollars) for
one year course (2 semesters)
1500 $ (Dollars) for
half - year course (1 Semester)
The Centre will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. There is also the possibility of staying at the University Dorms.
The centre will be responsible for arranging Residence Permits and any other formalities required by the Egyptian government.