The instructors love the challenge of teaching English to the international mix of students. This is a job that utilizes so many different skills and a lot of creativity. You're acting and drawing and miming a lot. It's very hands-on and makes a difference in people's lives so fast. The program is available year round, and classes meet daily Monday through Friday.
Students can choose from six levels of instruction and progress at their own pace.
Educational background and innate ability play a large role in how quickly students advance. Some have never before set foot in a classroom, while others were highly trained professionals in their homelands. For example, Lily Nie, a physician in her native China, studied English as a schoolgirl. But she said she had little opportunity to use the language until she came to the United States, where her husband is doing research in an Atlanta hospital. The pronunciation is different.