The Intensive English Program at Marywood was designed for international students who want to improve their English proficiency so they can compete in an American university environment. While enrolled in the IEP students will spend five or six hours a day in class. Class work emphasizes English language skills as well as practical information for living and studying in the United States. Marywood faculty is a corps of competent and caring individuals who provide personal attention to their students.
Students can meet with their teachers outside of class whenever they have problems.
These conversation sessions provide a comfortable setting for practicing speaking, listening and pronunciation. Speaking In this class the instructor encourages students to communicate their ideas in English in informal discussion groups, role plays, and problem solving situations. Pronunciation, inflection, and intonation are addressed. Students will also practice speaking in front of a class. Reading This course emphasizes vocabulary building, reading comprehension, and reading skills.