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English Entry Test (EET)
The English Entry Test (EET) is an internal English proficiency assessment administered by the Language Center at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). The test is designed to evaluate the academic essay writing skills essential for success in postgraduate study, including the ability to write research papers, theses, and other academic assignments.
Please note that the EET is exclusively intended for AIT applicants. Test results will not be valid if taken by individuals who are already enrolled as AIT students.
Format: Type an academic essay
Topic: A general academic topic (provided on exam day)
Platform: Online exam system
Supervision: via ZOOM
Duration: 60 minutes
Recommended Length: Approximately 500 words
You will be required to write a well-structured academic essay in response to a general topic. This task is designed to assess your ability to develop and organize ideas clearly, support your arguments effectively, and use appropriate academic language, all within a limited time frame.
Understanding Academic Essay Structure
- UNC Chapel Hill Writing Center – “Introductions”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/introductions/
➤ Clear explanation of what an introduction needs, including how to write a hook, provide background, and present a thesis. - UNC Chapel Hill – “Argument”
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/argument/
➤ Great resource for understanding how to make and support arguments in an academic essay. - Purdue OWL – “Essay Writing”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/index.html
➤ Step-by-step guide to planning, organizing, and writing essays in formal academic English.
- Writing and Practice Tools for ESL Learners
- British Council – Academic Essay Practice
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/writing/b2-writing/opinion-essay
➤ A clear model of a short academic essay with step-by-step activities for ESL students. - Write & Improve (Cambridge)
https://writeandimprove.com/
➤ Students submit writing and receive automated feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and organization.
- Sample Essays and Models
- University of Manchester Academic Phrasebank
https://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
➤ A rich collection of academic phrases and sentence starters to help structure essays clearly and formally. - Purdue OWL – “Argumentative Essays”
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/argumentative_essays.html
➤ Includes outlines, examples, and transitions to help students write strong argumentative essays.
- Vocabulary and Sentence Structure
- Academic Word List Practice (Vocabulary Exercises)
https://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/AWL/index.htm
➤ Interactive vocabulary practice based on high-frequency academic words. - Oxford Learner’s Dictionary – Academic Word List
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/wordlist/academic/
➤ Clear definitions and examples of common academic vocabulary. - Transitional Words and Phrases – University of North Carolina
https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/transitions/
➤ Helpful for building cohesion in essays — with examples of how to link ideas clearly.
- Writing Support Videos
- University of Sydney – “How to Write a Paragraph” (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XA-joXQKyXE
➤ Short academic video showing how to structure clear body paragraphs with evidence and explanation.
- Ashford University – Essay Structure Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TADeQI-XI0
➤ Simple, friendly breakdown of the key components of an academic essay.
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