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COLLEGES, INSTITUTES

AND PROGRAMS

English Language Institute (ELI)

The English Language Institute (ELI) of Abu Dhabi University provides excellence in teaching English to university-bound
students, bringing them up to a level of proficiency to satisfy the University language requirements for admission to its
degree programs.
To this end, the ELI develops and administers comprehensive English language programs supported by the latest teaching
materials, most up-to-date educational technology and highly qualified and experienced faculty.
ELI has recently extended its training services to Virtual Instructor Led Training - VILT.
On completion of the ELI program, students will have the language, time management, organizational and analytical skills
they need to participate responsibly and successfully in their faculty courses.

Academic Outcomes

Upon completion of the ELI program, students will be able to perform the following:
A. Listening and Speaking
Listen to and understand academic lectures of the type that students will encounter in their university programs; take
notes; conduct surveys and interviews; participate in discussions regarding lecture topics and make simple, but clear oral
presentations on related issues giving clearly articulated opinions supported by reliable research.
B. Reading

Read and understand academic texts of the type that students will encounter in their university programs; identify and
extract required information from texts; process and synthesize information relating to research topics; distinguish fact
from opinion and become a critical reader; identify purpose, audience and tone of a text.
C. Writing

Write well-developed coherent paragraphs and essays of the types required in their university programs; apply proof
reading and editing skills; apply referencing conventions and write original pieces without plagiarizing.
D. Research Skills
Use library resources; summarize ideas and key points; critically analyze and compare; decide on appropriate formats for
presentation both in speaking and writing.

How can I improve my English?
Having effective English language skills is the key to achieving academic and career success in today’s world. The ELI
will provide students with the language tools they need to succeed. At the same time, however, students need to make
learning English a top priority and take whatever steps necessary to achieve their language goals.

Abu Dhabi University | Undergraduate Catalog 2024 - 2025