UAA offers ESL (English as a Second Language) courses at intermediate and advanced levels. After mastery of advanced level ESL, students will be ready to take Preparatory English courses.  Placement into ESL classes is generally done through the Accuplacer test available at UAA.  University of Alaska Anchorage does not currently offer ESL classes at the beginning level; therefore, students should plan to achieve the equivalent of a TOEFL IBT score of 35-45 before applying for admission to UAA.

Students may take ESL courses as non-degree-seeking students, however, students who will require an F-1 visa to attend UAA must apply and be admitted to a degree program.  Contact Carter Caywood at cjcaywood@uaa.alaska.edu for more information.

ESL classes are offered in an intensive format.  In the Fall and Spring semesters ESL courses start approximately two weeks later and end approximately two weeks earlier than other three-credit courses.  ESL courses also meet more hours per week than other three-credit courses.

Summer 2012 ESL Classes

English as a Second Language classes during the Summer 2012 semester will begin May 21, 2012 and end on Aug 4, 2012. Non-resident students taking a full-time schedule of ESL classes (12 credits,4 classes) will pay approximately $US 6,977 in tuition and fees for the semester while Alaska resident students can expect to pay approximately $US 2,328 for the same schedule. You can find information about Alaska residency for tuition purposes here. For ESL class placement, first take the Accuplacer test at the Advising and Testing Center in University Center then contact Carter Caywood at cjcaywood@uaa.alaska.edu or in person in Enrollment Management area of the University Center or the College Preparatory and Developmental Studies department.

Course Descriptions

Intermediate

ESL A103 Oral Fluency I 3 CR

For intermediate to advanced students. Instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-monitoring. Includes special practice in group discussion techniques.

ESL A104 College Reading and Writing I 3 CR

For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on alternatives to translation. Includes special practice in grammar.

ESL A105 Vocabulary Enhancement I 3 CR

For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on using context clues and choosing words to match the occasion/audience. Includes special instruction in idioms used by adults.

ESL A106 College Grammar I 3 CR

Presents elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in intermediate grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only.

Advanced

ESL A107 Oral Fluency II 3 CR

For advanced students. Further instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-correction. Includes special practice in formal presentation techniques.

ESL A108 College Reading and Writing II 3 CR

For advanced students. Further practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on the use of on-campus resources for self-improvement. Includes additional practice in grammar.

ESL A109 Vocabulary Enhancement II 3 CR

For advanced students. Further practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on applying knowledge of word parts from Latin and Greek. Includes special instruction in academic vocabulary.

ESL A110 College Grammar II 3 CR

Examines elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in high-intermediate and advanced grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only.

ESL Study Resources

Accuplacer is UAA's approved placement test to assess your skills in English and Mathematics.  Students are only permitted to register for English and Mathematics courses at the level indicated by their Accuplacer scores. We strongly recommend that you study and practice before arriving to UAA. 

Get ready for the Accuplacer Test! Practice Tests - Free Samples

http://demo-test.accuplacer-test.com/

Accuplacer Reading Practice Test

http://wcb.neit.edu/asc/readprc1.htm

http://www.accuplacer-test.com/free-accuplacer-test.htm

Accuplacer Sample Questions

http://www.collegeboard.com/prod_downloads/student/testing/accuplacer/accuplacer-sample.pdf

Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Practice Questions

http://www.testprepreview.com/modules/reading1.htm

Resources to Improve Your Academic English Skills

Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language

http://a4esl.org/ 

http://www.world-english.org/                                                              

Advanced English Grammar Exercises

http://www.rong-chang.com/ex/contents.htm

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/alle_grammar.htm

Pronunciation Exercises

http://www.englishmedialab.com/pronunciation.html

http://www.pronunciationworkshop.com/pronunciationexercises.htm

Reading and Writing Exercises

http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

English Grammar Online. Fun way to learn English online

http://www.ego4u.com/ 

Math Study Resources

Accuplacer is UAA's approved placement test to assess your skills in English and Mathematics.  Students are only permitted to register for English and Mathematics courses at the level indicated by their Accuplacer scores. We strongly recommend that you study and practice before arriving to UAA. 

Math Practice Exercises for All Sections of the Accuplacer (Arithmetic, Elementary  Algebra, College Math):

http://academics.utep.edu/Default.aspx?tabid=25191

http://www.accuplacer-test.com/accuplacer-math-sample-of-math-ebook.htm 

http://www.accuplacer-test.com/accuplacer-math-free-sample-questions.htm

http://www.aims.edu/student/assessment/studyguides/

http://www.mvc.edu/files/accuplacer_math.pdf

http://www.scf.edu/content/PDF/math/fpt.pdf (Answer keys: http://www.scf.edu/content/PDF/math/fpt_an.pdf)

http://www.scf.edu/StudentServices/AcademicResourceCenter/AccessToSuccess/StudentSuccessResources/PracticePlacementTests/default.asp

Arithmetic Only:

http://www.scf.edu/TitleIII/PracticeTests/arithmetic1_1.cfm

http://www.jwu.edu/uploadedFiles/Documents/Student_Life/forms/JWUSASAccuplaceArithmetic.pdf

Algebra Only:

http://www.jwu.edu/uploadedFiles/Documents/Student_Life/forms/JWUSASAccuplaceArithmetic.pdf

http://www.scf.edu/TitleIII/PracticeTests/algebra1_1.cfm

College Math Only:

http://www.mesacc.edu/dept/d25/math/AssetReview/COLST/

http://www.msjc.edu/StudentServices/Matriculation/Documents/College-Level-Math-Study-Guide.pdf