The American Language Program is designed to assist international students in gaining sufficient language skills to participate fully in any academic programs they choose. Students receive many benefits in this program. Although the program is intensive, students enjoy the variety of approaches to learning. All of them have studied other languages and most are fluent in another language. They have experienced the discipline involved in learning a new language.
Videos introduce American cultural issues.
The assigned partners meet at least one hour a week for conversation practice. Students are required to spend time perfecting their language with the assistance of computer programs. Students are taken to museums, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas events, the Arizona state capitol, and other events. It is felt that students learning English benefit from listening to actual class lectures and discussions. They learn vocabulary appropriate to their major area as well as familiarize themselves with various American accents.