The Course
The Intensive Group English course consists of 21 hours per week of instruction and is comprised of three classes: Integrated ESL Skills class, Conversation & Pronunciation class and Reading & Writing class.
Class Descriptions
Integrated English Skills:
A corpus based class meaning this class is designed to improve your English proficiency in everyday communication in American English. Each unit revolves around one topic or theme and combines grammar, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation and conversation.
Vocabulary is reinforced throughout the lessons. (14 hours/week)
Conversation and Pronunciation:
A class devoted solely to conversation and pronunciation skills, which include themes and subject matter commonly encountered in everyday English and language used on university campuses. This class covers all aspects of pronunciation: sounds, stress, rhythm
and intonation. (4 hours/week)
Reading & Writing Class:
A reading and writing skills class which builds academic skills necessary to communicate with and understand written communication within the context of everyday American society, as well as build skills necessary to succeed in a university. (3 hours/week).