English Language Wing 
                                                                 Intermediate Course
                                                                      
        
             The American Language Course (ALC) is a comprehensive set of materials produced by the Defense Language Institute 
             English Language Center (DLIELC), JBSA-Lackland-USA. 
             General English ALC Materials 
              
             1.  The General English materials of the ALC consist of extensively researched and carefully controlled presentations of English 
                as a Foreign Language and are designed for learners studying 30 classroom hours per week. 
             2.  A comprehensive curriculum that includes presentations in the areas of language functions, vocabulary, grammar, and the 
                four language skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) 
             3.  Contemporary communicative approaches as well as traditional methods of language teaching. 
             4.  Extensive instructional guidance to help the non-native instructor. 
             5.  Answers to classroom, homework, and evaluation exercises. 
             6.  34 books divided into six proficiency levels with clearly stated objectives. 
             7.  Separate Instructor Text (IT) with recommended strategies, approaches, and answer keys. 
             8.  Homework and extra evaluation exercises. 
             9.  Glossaries, graphs, and charts to enhance learning. 
             10. Review lessons to reinforce skills. 
             11. Book Quizzes – multiple choice tests given after each book to assist with tracking progress. 
             12. Language Laboratory Activities (LLAT) – audio recordings and workbooks to improve listening skills. 
             13. Homework and Extra Evaluation Exercises – additional copies for each ALC book. 
             14. Skills Assessment Kits – tools to evaluate listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills after each level. 
             15. Computer Based Training – interactive activities, videos, and recordings that support self-paced practice and reinforcement. 
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                 Day Light Saving Time    1  Class   2  Class     3  Class      4  Class     5  Class    6  Class 
                      Winter Time        8:00- 8:50  9:00-9:50  10:10-11:00  11:10-12:00  12:20-1:10  1:20-2:00 
                                          
                     Summer Time         8:00- 8:50  9:00-9:50  10:10-11:00  11:10-12:00  12:10-1:00  1:20-2:00 
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                                                                            English Language Wing 
                                                                              Intermediate Course
                                                                                        
         
                ALC Book Levels and Student Placement Chart 
                 
                The course consists of Books 1-34 divided into six levels. To decide what materials are appropriate, the proficiency level of the  
                students should be determined. The American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT) can be used to do this. 
                                               Books                         Books Levels                         ALCPT Scores 
                                                                                       
                                          Books 1-6               Level I                  Elementary                     0-25 
                                                                                                                             
                                         Books 7-12               Level II              High Elementary                  25-50 
                                                                                                                             
                                        Books 13-18              Level III                Intermediate                   50-60 
                                                                                                                             
                                        Books 19-24              Level IV              High Intermediate                 60-70 
                                                                                                                             
                                        Books 25-30               Level V                  Advanced                      70-80 
                                                                                                                             
                                        Books 31-34              Level VI           Advanced Professional                80-85 
                The American Language Course Placement Test (ALCPT)  
                 
                • ALCPT accurately places students in the appropriate American Language Course (ALC) book and evaluates student progress at 
                the end of an ALC level. 
                • It measures English language proficiency through the modalities of listening and reading and is a vital part of any successful. 
                American Language Course Program. 
                 
                          
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                                                                    English Language Wing 
                                                                       Intermediate Course
                                                                              
         
                                                             Week 1               16-20 Jan 
                                                                                     
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                                                  Class       Class       Class       Class      Class        Class 
                                                                                                                 
                                                                                     
                                    Sunday                  Course Opening Ceremony / Admin Day 
                                                                                     
                                    Monday                                 Placement Test 
                    
                                                                                     
                                    Tuesday       Distributing Students to Classes according to their Levels 
                                                                                     
                                  Wednesday  BK13-L1  BK13-L1           BK13-L1  BK13-L1  BK13-L1            Listening 
                                                 Voc 3-8     Re 9-10    Voc 11-13     Lis 14    Voc 15    BK13-L1 A+B
                                                 BK13-L1  BK13-L1       BK13-L1  BK13-L1  BK13-L1            Listening 
                                   Thursday      Gr 16-21  Dia 22-24    Gr 25-28     Wr 29       Re 30    BK13-L1 C+D
                    
                    
                                             Note:  Participants enrolled in the Course on 13th Jan 2022 
         
                                                     ALC       Non-ALC  Book Quiz            ECL         Holiday
                                                    Material    Activity                     Test
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                                                               English Language Wing 
                                                                  Intermediate Course
                                                                        
                                                         Week 2           23-27 Jan 
                                                                                                                                      
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                                 Sunday       News      BK13-L2    BK13-L2    BK13-L2  BK13-L2        Listening 
                                                       Voc 33-40   Gr 41-42   Voc 43-44    Re 45    BK13-L2 A+B
                                            BK13-L2     BK13-L2    BK13-L2    BK13-L2  BK13-L2        Listening 
                                 Monday    Voc 46-47    Gr 48-49   Dia 50-51  Gr 52-55     Re 56    BK13-L2 C+D
                                            BK13-L3     BK13-L3    BK13-L3    BK13-L3  BK13-L3        Listening 
                                Tuesday      Voc+Re     Gr 66-67  Voc 68-69   Gr 70-72     Re 73    BK13-L3 A+B
                                             59-64     Speaking 
                               Wednesday    Religious   Session    BK13-L3    BK13-L3  BK13-L3        Listening 
                                             lecture     (JTC)    Voc 74-77   Gr 78-81    Dia 82    BK13-L3 C+D
                                Thursday                     Monthly Course Day - Off 
                  
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                      
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