001. Beginning
No previous knowledge
of English is required. Students learn to comprehend, speak, read, and
write English through an integrated approach to language learning.
Note: 20 hours per week.
002. High Beginning
Listening comprehension
and vocabulary are developed through interactive activities, helping students
begin to internalize grammatical structures and read with greater comprehension
Note: 20 hours per week.
003. Low Intermediate
While listening, reading,
writing, and speaking continue to be developed, the curriculum at the
low intermediate level begins to focus on academic skill development.
Note: 20 hours per week.
004. High Intermediate
This level is a transition
between intermediate and advanced level work. Students at this level should
have a firm basis of structural knowledge and comprehension. The focus
is increasingly on academic vocabulary, reading, and writing skills.
Note: 20 hours per week.
005. Advanced
Students at this level
often have well-developed receptive skills but need to focus greater attention
on the productive skills of speaking and writing. The students approach
learning through content-based units.
Note: 20 hours per week.
006. Pre-Academic
Students at this level
sharpen their academic skills for listening to lectures, taking notes,
doing research, writing exams and papers, and speaking in academic settings.
Note: 20 hours per week.