1. Which statement is true for you about your skills in reading English online?

a. I understand almost everything I read without any audio (listening) support.
b. I reread things once or twice until I understand them, and I use audio support when I can get it.
c. I stumble a lot over new words, and/or I don’t always reread; I depend on audio support to understand what I read.
d. I really have a lot of trouble understanding what I read in English, and if I don’t get audio support, I am lost.

2.  Which phrase describes your attitude toward English?
            a.  It is a bit of a challenge, but I really want to master it.
            b.  It is a really big challenge that makes me tired, but I keep trying.
            c.  It frustrates me, and sometimes I lose hope, but I keep trying.
            d   Frustrating, intimidating, confusing, and sometimes I want to quit.  

3. I think that in an online class, the student:
            a. should interact as much as possible with classmates and teacher online.
            b. should interact with classmates and teacher on a regular basis.
            c. should interact with classmates and teacher whenever he/she has time to do it.
            d. doesn’t have to interact with anyone because online classes are individual experiences, not group experiences.

4. I would classify myself as someone who:
            a. Often gets things done ahead of time.
            b. Gets things done just in time.
            c. Needs reminding to get things done on time.
            d. Puts things off until the last minute or doesn't complete them.

5.  My English use every day can be best described as:
            a.  I use English in reading, writing, listening, and speaking nearly every day.
            b.  I use English in reading & writing pretty often, but I don’t use it in listening and speaking much.
            c.  I use English in listening and speaking often, but I don’t read or write much.
            d.  I use English in listening and speaking only when I have to, and I rarely read and write it.

6.  Considering my professional and personal schedule, the amount of time I have to work on a distance-learning course is:
            a. between 8-12 hours per week.
            b. between 6-10 hours per week.
            c. between 4-6 hours per week.
            d. 3 hours per week or less.

7. When I need help understanding a subject:
            a. I am comfortable approaching an instructor to ask for clarification.
            b. I am uncomfortable approaching an instructor, but do it anyway.
            c. I am often afraid to admit to an instructor that I don't understand.
            d. I wait for my instructor to tell me how I’m doing.

Scoring:
a = 4 points, b = 3 points, c = 2 points, d = 1 point

28-25:  You are ready to take this course.  You have a good understanding of how to manage your time for it and you know what is required.

25-21:  You may be new to online courses, but you are probably able to adjust your time and study habits to be successful.  Be sure to arrange for plenty of time for the course, and ask for help when you need it.

20-16:  This course could be difficult for you.  You will need to adjust your time schedule and make sure that you get help such as tutoring and reading/writing assistance to help you through it.  Please contact the instructor immediately to discuss your score.

15 or less:  An online course is not a good option for you.  A face-to-face course would be a more successful option.  Please contact the instructor immediately to discuss your score.