1. UD-UQ ELI - NEWSLETTER│20th August 2007│VOLUME 2
UD–UQ ELI News UPCOMING EVENT
The University of Danang – University of Queensland English Open courses:
Language Institute (UD-UQ ELI) delivers international-standard - General English
English language and communications training, teacher - Presentation Skills
training and professional development programs and language - IELTS/GE
testing. It is also the first and only IELTS test facility in the
- Conversational English
Central Region of Vietnam.
International Tests:
We have had a busy time at the UD-UQ ELI since the last
- IELTS Test on 25/8/07 & 8/9/07
newsletter. 40 staff of the Furama Resort received Certificates
of Completion from the UD-UQ ELI, after completing 52 hours
Communication English Training. The ‘Friends of UD-UQ ELI’
program has expanded, and we are delighted to have so many
In this issue
friendly young people working with us, learning job skills and 1
- UD-UQ ELI News
taking the opportunity to practice their English. Conversational
- Upcoming Events at the UD-
English classes started on the 17th August, to much interest UQ ELI
from the public, and the UD-UQ ELI prepared for 2 IELTS tests
in August. And there is much excitement as plans get
- Certificate Ceremony -
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underway for ELI Idol. More details about that soon! Furama Resort
- IELTS test at the UD-UQ ELI
Don’t forget you have many opportunities to practice and
- Course evaluations
improve your English at the UD-UQ ELI, either by attending
classes and studying in a truly international environment with
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- How I feel when studying at
professionally qualified and experienced native English the UD-UQ ELI
speaking teaching staff or by joining the Speaking Club on - “Friends of UD-UQ ELI” - my
hope after graduating from
Saturday afternoons, or by becoming a “Friend of the UD-UQ college
ELI”.
We invite you to visit us at www.elidanang.edu.vn and learn
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- IELTS test dates for 2007
about how we can open the doors of opportunity for you. at the UD-UQ ELI
- IELTS – Your best choice
NEWSLETTER
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- Business @ the speed of
This newsletter is issued every month to all students and thought
partners of the UD-UQ ELI. We would be very pleased to - Learning vocabulary
receive your comments and feedback on this newsletter successfully
and suggested articles. Please send your ideas to Ms 6
- Discover the country and
Trang, contact details below. people of the United Kingdom
UD – UQ ELI Customer Service: 158A Le Loi Street, Danang City
Tel: +84 511 849 123 Fax: +84 511 849 124 Email: tranthihuyentrang@elidanang.edu.vn
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Opening the doors of opportunity
NEWS
Certificate Ceremony at the Furama Resort
On Tuesday 7th August 2007 a ceremony was held in the Non Nuoc Room at the Furama Resort to present
Certificates of Completion to 40 Furama Resort staff who successfully completed a program of Communication
English training with the UD-UQ ELI. Attending the ceremony from the Furama Resort was Mr Duncan MacLean,
General Manager and Mr Nguyen Tan Vinh , Deputy General Manager, along with the 40 staff.
“Congratulations on your effort, your interest and your desire to learn a second language. Anyone who makes the
effort to be able to speak another language finds that a new world opens up to them, and it is always an exciting
one. As we say at the UD-UQ ELI, learning English opens doors, and it opens up opportunities.” Ms Roessler said at
the ceremony.
Mr Nguyen Thanh Long – representative for the staff - made a very impressive speech. “We’ve had a very good
impression with our professional teachers such as Mr Peter Morcom. We learnt not only about pronunciation and
how to communicate effectively in English but also about cross-cultural awareness. Danang City needs more and
more high quality and professional education institutes like the UD-UQ ELI.”
Please come and discover new courses at UD-UQ ELI by contacting our Customer Service Officers
for further information at 158A Le Loi Street, Danang City. Tel: (0511) 849 123
The mid and end course evaluation The IELTS Test at the UD-UQ ELI
Every class at the UD-UQ ELI always has a Mid The 3rd IELTS test was held on 16th August 2007 at the
Course Evaluation and End Course Evaluation that is UD-UQ ELI. In this test, the new half band score for
aimed at evaluating the teaching quality, study the Writing and Speaking tests was applied for the first
facilities and understanding the demands of time. The test-takers’ score will now be reported in
students and it also considers whether the criteria whole or half bands in the same way as the Reading
set for each course was reached or not. From this and Listening tests.
information, our Institute can improve its quality
and create the best environment for students to Thanks to this new important change, IELTS test
enjoy their learning here. Below are some takers will get more benefits from their results. For
comments from recent students: more information about the Half Band Score, please
“The teachers of all the courses here are English visit the website: www.ielts.org . The next test date at
native speakers. I think this is the best way to study the UD-UQ ELI is 25th August 2007.
English.”
“My English class here helped me having more
confidence when I have a meeting with foreigners”
“I would recommend my friends to study at UD-UQ
ELI, because studying in this Institute; you can learn
English from different ways. You can practice
Serious faces when listening to
English with your teachers, with computers or self- preparation advice before the test.
study at the Resource Centre etc…
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3. Opening the doors of opportunity UD-UQ ELI
Opening the doors of opportunity STUDENTS’
WRITING
How I felt when I studied at the UD-UQ ELI
I have studied English for 10 years in many different
courses and at many different levels. Months ago I enrolled
in a 5-week English course at the UD-UQ ELI specializing in
IELTS/EAP at the Upper Intermediate level. This was the first
time I studied English in an English environment and I found
that it was the most precious time that I have had.
I was very impressed by the way the UD-UQ ELI welcomes
students. We were introduced to the course in which we
found out about the timetable, subjects, the way to use the
facilities and the rights and responsibilities of the students. I
Mr Thai Quoc Khanh at the do think that this is very necessary and thanks to this I
Certificate Ceremony oriented and prepared myself before officially entering the
course.
The second advantage is the modern facilities. It can be said that the UD-UQ ELI has the best equipment to
support students in studying English including multimedia rooms full of computers connected to the
Internet, a resource center with a variety of books, magazines, tapes and CDs and each classroom has
audio-visual equipment. Especially, the staff here are very willing to show us how to use these sources
effectively. My classmates and I really enjoyed every lesson during the course.
I also had an unforgettable time with the foreign teachers. I must say that they are very responsible
teachers and have very rich experiences and methods in teaching English but their enthusiasm made me
most impressed. I still remember the day that we had to hand in the draft of the essay but most of us had
not finished and some just had ideas in mind. I knew that the teacher was very surprised. However, how
tolerant was she to give us the extension. I feel that she has not only the virtue of a teacher but also the
virtue of a mother.
I believe that all of my friends were satisfied with the quality of teaching and learning at the UD-UQ ELI and
any future student will make substantial progress and be successful when choosing to study here.
“Friends of UD-UQ ELI” my hope after graduating from college
Nowadays, English is very popular and more and more people are
interested in learning it. To study English effectively, it is necessary
to find a place where you can rely on its quality. I think the
UD-UQ ELI meets the requirements of English learners who learn at
UD-UQ ELI, study with native teachers and use the modern facilities,
which help the learners study effectively.
As for me, as a “Friend of UD - UQ ELI”, I feel so glad because I have
the opportunity to practice my English more often. When I work here,
I learn many things about language skills and the way people work. Bich Tuyen (on the left)
Moreover, the staff are very helpful - they are always willing to help
me at anytime. I think I will gain a lot of experience, which is
necessary for my future job. hope I can work for UD-UQ ELI after I graduate from college.
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Opening the doors of opportunity
IELTS
Date Academic General
The IELTS Test Dates for 2007 training
at the UD-UQ ELI
25-AUG-2007 X X
The international IELTS test is held twice monthly at the
UD-UQ ELI IELTS Test Administration Centre. On the
08-SEP-2007 X X
right hand side are the IELTS Test dates for 2007 at the 22-SEP-2007 X X
UD-UQ ELI. Please choose the best IELTS test date for
13-OCT-2007 X
you.
25-OCT-2007 X
Register now for your IELTS test – the world is
waiting. 15-NOV-2007 X X
24-NOV-2007 X
Please contact the UD-UQ ELI IELTS Test
Administration Centre to register to sit the IELTS test 01-DEC-2007 X X
at 158A Le Loi, Danang City .Tel: (0511) 849 123 13-DEC-2007 X
IELTS – The best choice for those who want to study abroad
Nowadays, students who have finished high school have many options for their future. One of them is to go
abroad and further their education in internationally–recognized universities. What should be the first thing that
students do when they have the option of spending their university time in England, Australia, Canada, New
Zealand, USA etc...? IELTS is the recommended first step, as it is considered the essential requirement for those
who want to enter universities there.
So, how can students be successful in their IELTS exam? What should they equip themselves with before the
test? Although the IELTS exam is becoming more and more popular now in more than 120 countries with about
48 tests held every year, which gives you many choices for your preferred test date, it is still very difficult to
answer the two above questions satisfactorily. Besides, the IELTS scores which are required by many universities
are different.
The first thing you have to be aware of is the required scores for the university and course you want to enroll in.
Secondly, you should commit yourself to your IELTS exam preparation, which you have to follow strictly. Everyone
has their own studying strategies but a general recommendation is that you should seek advice from those who
have passed the IELTS with high scores. You are also advised to pace yourself with studying and concentrate fully
on your IELTS exam preparation, which will hopefully help you pass the exam with your expected scores.
Once you meet these challenges and have your IELTS score, you can then enroll for your chosen university
program and be confident about your studies.
The UD-UQ ELI wants to contribute to your success so we deliver IELTS exam preparation courses which are
updated frequently and delivered by our well-qualified and native – speaker teachers. Besides, the UD-UQ ELI is
also the first IELTS test administration centre in the Central Region of Vietnam, which can deliver two exams every
month.
If you really want to study in an internationally recognized university or want to immigrate to English-speaking
country, IELTS is always the best choice.
For further information about IELTS exam preparation courses and IELTS test dates, please contact us at:
158A Le Loi Street, Danang City, Vietnam. Tel: 0511 849 123
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Opening the doors of opportunity ENGLISH
CORNER
Learning Vocabulary Successfully
If you want to learn English, you have to learn its
vocabulary. If you want to speak English, you have to Business @ the speed of thought
know its vocabulary. If you want to use the right
Nowadays, no one can deny the important role of the
English word in a certain circumstance, you have to
information technology. It has crowded into all the
understand vocabulary’s usage.
ins and outs of life, especially in business. However,
At the UD-UQ ELI, you will be encouraged to set up a not everybody can understand its role and use it
personal vocabulary program to increase your effectively for success in their business.
vocabulary for general and work usage. This will be
Do you want to know how to manage knowledge
set up in your class and you can continue to develop it
better to improve strategic thought by digital tools?
in your independent learning time. It will surely be
useful for you. “Business @ the Speed of Thought” is the answer to
Here are some vocabulary learning strategies that will your problem. In this book, you will find interesting
be very helpful to you: detail in the arguments, which will guide you to the
If you come across a new word, but you are unsure of benefits of information technology usage and show
its use or words that you may “recognize” but you may you how to manage information flow effectively like
not be sure of how to “use” productively, you should your lifeblood by using digital tools that Bill Gates,
check these words in a dictionary. In a dictionary, you will the President of Microsoft, a large contributor in the
find: birth of the Information Age, send to you.
• the meaning Please visit UD-UQ ELI Resource Centre to discover
• the pronunciation one hundred interesting books by English writers to
• the part of speech enrich your knowledge of English.
• the language family
• the collocation
• and the word in sentence
“Friends of UD-UQ ELI”
Horner and Strutt (2001(5,6), in their book ”Words at Having work experience during university time is not
Work- Vocabulary development for Business English - only useful as a student but it is also helpful when
published by Cambridge University Press” states that: applying for a job after graduating from university.
“It can be very easy to forget vocabulary you have just Being aware of this, the UD-UQ ELI created a program
learned. So people often try to write words and called “Friends of the UD-UQ ELI”.
phrases down or record them in some way. You may
This program is designed to provide university
put them:
students with work experience in exchange for access
• on pieces of paper or cards
to some of the UD-UQ ELI’s teaching and learning
• in an exercise book
facilities such as the Resource Centre, with its English
• in the textbook they are using
language books, magazines, DVDs, watching (English
• in an alphabetical index
language) cable TV; taking a free English language
• in an electronic dictionary
placement test; joining the UD-UQ ELI Speaking Club
People are very good at forgetting things. Therefore, it
and joining in other activities at the UD-UQ ELI.
is a good idea to review vocabulary you have studied.
And it’s better to do a little often than a lot With this program, UD-UQ ELI believes it can offer
occasionally.” students who are keen on learning and improving
In conclusion, new vocabulary will come from your their English the chance to practice English with
personal reading e.g. books and newspapers; everyday native teachers and to work in a professional,
and office communication; intensive listening e.g. English-speaking environment.
media, meetings, and writing e.g. work
Come and discover the “Friends of UD-UQ ELI”
correspondence (letter, emails, publicity materials etc).
program to accumulate some work experience for
Commit yourself to remembering new words when
your future work life.
studying vocabulary: try to use these words frequently
then you will see the value of what you have done.
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COUNTRY & Opening the doors of opportunity
PEOPLE
Spotlight on The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (usually shortened to the UK) is a country situated off
the northwestern coast of continental Europe and is surrounded by the North
Sea, the English Channel, the Celtic Sea, the Irish Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. Flag
It has a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, with a queen
and a parliament that has two houses: the House of Lords and the House of
Commons.
The United Kingdom consists of Great Britain (England, Wales, and Scotland)
and Northern Ireland, and is twice the size of New York State.
England is the largest country in Great Britain and the UK. It’s sometimes
wrongly used in reference to the whole United Kingdom, the entire island of
Great Britain, or indeed the British Isles.
Nearly 84% of the population of the UK lives in England, mainly in the major
Coat of arms
cities and metropolitan areas. Scotland is an exciting and dynamic country
in which to live and work. There are many Interview corner
initiatives and opportunities for companies An Englishman talking about
looking to do business in Scotland and a the United Kingdom…
plentiful supply of local skills and “…I will tell you some interesting
technology. facts about usage of the English
In many ways, Wales is just what you picture language in England: - Regional
it to be: rolling moorlands, glaciated accent is one of the most
Big Ben Tower - London
mountain areas, romantic castles, people impressive things. Even two cities
with querying lilts. But Wales is more than this. Apart from the fantastic walking that are relatively close to one
and cycling that's available in the country, there's also a wealth of water and another (just 100km apart) can
adventure sports, horse riding and fishing, a heaven for tourism. have recognizably different
Northern Ireland is also part of the United Kingdom lying in the northeast of the accents and
island of Ireland, covering 5,459 squares miles (14.139km2, about a sixth of the the next is
island’s total area. As of 2001, its population was 1,685,000, between a quarter rhyming slang,
and a third of the island’s total population. (Source: www.united-kingdom- a very
ud.com) particular type
Education is an important part of the UK life in East
James Edwards
Education in the United Kingdom is a devolved
London…”
matter , and there are separate education
When asked “Being a natural
systems in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland
and Wales. English speaker how do you feel?”
Education (although not necessarily in the James said “I want to say that I am
form of school attendance) is compulsory for one of the luckiest people on the
all children between the ages of 5-16, though planet just because I was born in
the UK Government announced in January 2007 plans to change this to 5- England. I can use this language
18 in England. Most English, Welsh and Northern Irish state (but not to communicate when traveling
independent) schools usher students through nursery school, one of two throughout the world…”
primary school tracks, and one of two secondary tracks, of which sixth form
Register now for a course to
is optional. Most children and young people in the UK are educated in state
discover how interesting the
funded schools financed through the tax system and so parents do not pay
teachers are in your class.
directly for the cost of education. (Source:www.wikipedia.com)
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