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IELTS at UC Davis

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be offered on campus on November 23, 2019. The IELTS is commonly used for demonstrating English proficiency for work and study around the world.

IELTS scores can also be used to meet language requirements for current graduate students: TA/AI Language Proficiency Requirement and First Year Course Requirement.

Spring 2019 Instruction Options for ITAs

Some current and prospective ITAs may be required to complete English instruction to hold TA positions or to retake the TOEP. The options for qualifying instruction this Spring are:

Learning About Chinese Culture Directly from the Source

By: Claire Kang

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Updates to Language & Culture Coaching in Winter 2019

Note: In Spring 2019, the EDU 198 Language & Culture Coaching Course will only be offered in the one-unit version. Students may also sign up for ITA seminars separately from coaching or in addition to coaching. Updates to Language & Culture Coaching in Winter 2019

For the past two years, IAE has offered oral skills training to current and prospective international TAs (ITAs) through workshops, seminars, and one-on-one coaching.

Language & Culture Coaching

American Culture: Real Life vs. TV

By: Claire Kang

Despite UC Davis' huge campus and large student population, it can be difficult to make friends across cultures. That is where the Pal Program can help. The program has helped international students connect to the diversity of America by introducing them to new friends. Jane Kim is an international student from South Korea, and she is a huge fan of the Pal program. She has joined the program every quarter for two years, and she wants to share her meaningful experiences with the program.

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Reflections from a Graduating Pal

I nervously scratched my head as I looked around the Coho at the Memorial Union. I didn’t realize until now that I had no idea what my pal looked like. Should I text her what color I’m wearing? I wondered.

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