Alabama Language Institute's Mission Statement:
Using modern technology and a variety of classroom teaching methods, Alabama Language Institute aims to
- Prepare students for a successful academic experience in a U.S. college or university.
- Help students obtain an adequate score on the TOEFL.
- Improve English language skills for professionals in the workplace.
- Provide a nurturing environment conducive to learning.
- Internationalize the larger institution and share different cultures across the campus.
- Encourage students to respect cultures different from their own and play a role in promoting peace and understanding in the world.
ALI:
- Started in 1973.
- First language institute in Alabama.
- Only Intensive English Program at a community college in Alabama.
- Recognized as the oldest in the Southeast by National Association of Foreign Student Advisors (NAFSA).
ALI advantages:
- Low Cost
- Small Class Size
- Individual Attention
- Longevity and Experience
- 1st Language Diversity in Student Population
ALI programming usually also includes:
- Student Advising (Required Twice Per Semester)
- Cultural Workshops
- Conversation Partners
- Field trips
- Practice TOEFL Exams
- International Education Week (Fall)
- International Festival (Spring)
ALI courses provide practice in all four major language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students are given a computerized placement test, interview and written diagnostic during the student’s first term and are then placed into the appropriate level according to scores on the ESL Placement test.
ALI Contact Information: 256-549-8446
ALI Courses
| Level 1/2: Beginning | Level 3/4: Intermediate | Level 5/6: Advanced | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grammar | Grammar | Grammar | 3 |