Particular attention is given to discussions, projects, refining language skills, and building vocabulary. Attention is given to more difficult extensive and intensive reading. Structure Provides students with a review of compound tenses, the passive voice, and more complex structures. Students read short stories and essays. Students learn to make use of various library resources.
Structure Provides students with a comprehensive review of complex sentence structure.
Proofreading and projects form an important part of the course. The American Studies Program is an accelerated program that combines intensive ESL classes, cultural themes, and field trips. Students will have ample opportunity to sharpen their English language skills by concentrating on speaking, listening, reading, and vocabulary building. All students must take a placement test to determine their level before entering the ESL courses. Students take 20 hours of class per week with additional projects assigned.