Program instruction is delivered via a teamwork approach that involves students, instructors and administrators in the learning process. The IEI program insures that students have a comfortable and success-oriented environment for their English experience. During their language training, students learn about the cultural and social characteristics of American people and businesses. Sessions include excursions around the Memphis area. Through the program, students acquire the ability to communicate with professional or business contacts and with friends from other countries.
Students also have access to material on the internet, another valuable dimension of study.
Students are given the opportunity to use English actively and encourages the confident use of the language. Students are involved in a wide range of dynamic activities that allow them to develop the skills needed to expand and perfect their command of the English language. Students work with authentic English-language media, including books, newspapers, maps and magazines. They can also view popular television programs under the guidance of the instructor. Class sizes permit instructors to develop and modify personalized programs to better meet the student's needs.