Basic Program at the IEP T he Basic English Program at the Intensive English Program is designed to make English Language learners proficient enough in both written and spoken language to be able to participate in the Academic English Program. An all-skills approach is used in teaching beginning English. Classes combine speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. Simple present Present progressive Simple past Subject pronouns Possessive pronouns Object pronouns S tudents work with ESL reading materials to locate the main idea and supporting details, as well as learn to recognize context clues.
Students write multiple paragraphs that develop a main idea and provide support.
Speaking and listening are furthered by activities in the classroom and laboratory as well as videos, field trips and American conversation partners. Students in the Basic English Program spend an average of 2-3 hours per day on homework. I ndependent Study is an integral part of the Basic English Program. Students study at their own pace to complete work assigned and to build their vocabulary. Language is furthered by the extensive use of multimedia lab materials.