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Center for Self-Learning Languages (CAADI)

The CAADI's physical layout comprises 46 workstations, including 33 designated for language practice with access to bibliographic material. Additionally, there are 16 workstations equipped with computers for honing listening comprehension and pronunciation skills, supplemented by web links to reinforce in-class learning.

CAADI offers services to both UANL students and external students. To be eligible for enrollment, students must be at least 16 years old at the time of registration.

In adherence to copyright laws, CAADI exclusively utilizes books published by Cambridge Publishing.

Copying book material is strictly prohibited within our system.

English

  • Level I
  • Level II
  • Level III
  • Level IV

French

  • Level I
  • Level II
  • Level III
  • Level IV

German

  • Level I
  • Level II
  • Level III
  • Level IV
  • Nivel V

 

Each level lasts one semester.

In this system, students are required to attend classes for a total of 5 hours per week during fixed time slots. These classes are held from Monday to Friday, or on Saturdays from 09:00 to 13:00 hours. Additionally, students must complete practice hours either at CAADI or in virtual mode, engaging in activities assigned by their respective teachers.

If a student begins at the first level, the complete course duration spans four semesters. However, to expedite progress, students have the option to advance to higher levels by enrolling in summer and winter sessions.

Our classes are entirely interactive, with a strong emphasis on fostering individual student engagement from the outset. Throughout the course, students receive instruction on grammatical forms and vocabulary that serve as the building blocks of knowledge. These foundational skills enable them to apply their learning while progressively incorporating new information into their existing knowledge base.

Each course is assessed through a combination of written and oral exams. Successful completion of these exams is a prerequisite for advancing to the next level of the program.

  • The passing grade is 80.
  • There is no second chance examination.

The ultimate objective upon completing the final level is to equip you with proficiency in one or two foreign languages, enabling you to thrive as a global professional.

We provide a support guide known as "Extra Activities," which aligns with the content covered in the book. Within each unit of this guide, you will find details on the language content to be acquired, as well as an array of skills to be honed, including reading, speaking, listening, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Moreover, the guide specifies where you can locate the corresponding CAADI bibliographic material to support your learning journey.

Support can always be found at CAADI if needed.

This system is exclusively designed for students in the third and fourth levels of English.

Enrollment in this system is concurrent with class enrollment. New users accessing this system for the first time are required to undergo a placement test (costing $350.00MXN) to demonstrate proficiency at these two levels, unless they have previously completed the initial levels at CAADI.

During the initial session, a 40-minute training session is conducted to provide information on the methodology, and advisory services, as well as details about written and oral exams, among other pertinent matters.

We provide a support guide known as "Extra Activities," which aligns with the content covered in the book. Within each unit of this guide, you will find details on the language content to be acquired, as well as an array of skills to be honed, including reading, speaking, listening, writing, vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Moreover, the guide specifies where you can locate the corresponding CAADI bibliographic material to support your learning journey.

Support can always be found at CAADI if needed.

Enrollment commences on the first day of classes for each semester in accordance with the official UANL calendar. The enrollment period spans three weeks, with the final week designated as the extemporaneous week when CAADI classes commence concurrently.

For scholarship applicants, it is imperative to initiate the process within the first 5 days of the enrollment period by completing the Scholarship Application Form. Please note that this application does not cover the cost of books or the placement test.

Scholarships may be granted to FCQ employees and exceptionally talented students. In the event of non-compliance with course guidelines, the provision regarding charging the scholarship recipient the total course cost will be enforced.

The placement test should be completed within the initial 14 days of the enrollment period.

This test has a duration of 40 minutes and incurs a fee of $350.00 MXN for applicants with UANL registration and $500.00 MXN for external applicants.

The registration fee covers the cost of the course textbook.

The fee amount fluctuates based on whether you are a UANL student or an external student.

The CAADI teaching staff holds a degree in Applied Linguistics from the UANL School of Philosophy and Literature and holds certifications as second/foreign language instructors from Cambridge, including the Certificate for Overseas Teachers of English (COTE) and the Teacher's Knowledge Test (TKT).

Furthermore, they hold a diploma in Teaching Skills Development from UANL, along with expertise in the self-learning system. They undergo ongoing professional development through participation in courses, conferences, and refresher workshops.

In the classroom, whether it's in-person or virtual, our teaching staff assumes the role of language educators. They utilize a variety of didactic and pedagogical tools to facilitate and enhance the teaching-learning process.

CAADI is responsible for developing and revising course materials, as well as providing guidance on effective learning techniques, strategies, and adaptable materials tailored to each user's unique learning style.

At CAADI FCQ, assigning a teacher to a class is a significant responsibility. To ensure the highest standards of instruction, we adhere to a well-defined profile for departmental teachers, which takes into consideration the following factors:

  • Possession of a Bachelor's degree in Applied Linguistics or a related field relevant to language teaching.
  • Demonstrated experience as a language teacher.
  • Possession of certifications such as COTE/TKT or a willingness to obtain these certifications.
  • Proficiency in self-study teaching methodologies.
  • Possession of key attributes such as being helpful, patient, friendly, self-motivated, a team player, creative, innovative, and forward-thinking while staying grounded in the present.

Head Facultad de Ciencias Químicas

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