Designed for those students who need intensive work in the fundamentals of English structure and usage. The coursework includes a study of basic grammar patterns and vocabulary that are essential for living and studying in the U.S.A. Students practice listening comprehension and pronunciation with opportunity to converse with native speakers of English in their spoken English class. Written work proceeds from writing simple sentences to writing more fully developed ideas organized in paragraph form. Reading comprehension and vocabulary development are integral parts of the coursework. Centers on more difficult grammar and vocabulary.
Readings become progressively more complex as do writing assignments.
Students have opportunity to develop conversation skills in their spoken English class by conversing with native speakers. Listening comprehension, pronunciation, and a variety of study skills are integrated into the coursework. Study of the paragraph is broadened to include the essay. Students begin to monitor their own writing for errors. Advanced composition and the development of advanced listening, reading and speaking skills.