I Beginner
Courses provide you with basic communication skills and English
grammar. You learn to construct simple to complex sentences and develop
vocabulary skills to be able to participate in small group discussions.
II Intermediate
Courses develop your awareness of the relationship of grammar to
meaning. You learn to participate in big group discussions and practice
giving short talks. You develop fluency in speaking and writing.
III High Intermediate
Courses enhance your ability to communicate with and understand English
speakers. You increase grammatical accuracy in writing and speaking and
develop your reading comprehension.
IV Advanced
Courses further develop your fluency in speaking, reading, listening
and speaking. You attain a high command of vocabulary words and idioms
to help you participate in class discussions. You acquire a stronger
grammar foundation, develop your ability to react to readings and
enhance active listening skills.
Advanced - Academic Courses
These courses are designed for advanced level ESL students. The main
goal is to provide students with adequate English proficiency to
perform academic reading/writing and speaking/listening tasks. Students
will acquire the appropriate skills in giving oral presentations,
taking comprehensible notes, self correcting for accuracy in writing
and speaking, writing multi-essay compositions and simple academic
papers as well as reinforcing critical thinking. The courses present an
integrated approach in language acquisition for academic life and
career.
Intensive TOEFL Program
This course prepares students to take the TOEFL test in either of two
formats: computer-based or paper-based. It provides a very
comprehensive review of all the components needed for the TOEFL test
such as written structures (grammar), reading comprehension, listening
comprehension and essay writing. It provides a thorough discussion on
the techniques and strategies for taking the test. Students are given
free access to the computer lab to do a complete practice TOEFL test.