The teachers at the Center for English Language and American Culture have had substantial teaching experience in both the United States and other countries, and most speak another language in addition to English. Classes at the Center will meet for four hours a day, Monday through Friday, and usually consist of 8-14 students per class. Students will be encouraged to do additional work in the language laboratory, and meet with American conversation partners in the afternoons. The intermediate level classes focus upon those skills necessary in everyday life while the advanced courses prepare students for entry into the University. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary - Develops the ability to read a wide range of materials from newspapers and American literature to academic texts.
Students master the vocabulary necessary for good reading.
The ability to write well is very important for success in a U.S university. This course provides the instruction and practice necessary to develop good writing skills. This course provides English grammar instruction adjusted to the appropriate level of student proficiency. A cultural comparative approach, including discussions and information concerning American values and lifestyles, is integrated into each of the classes listed above. Students at all proficiency levels are exposed to a wide variety of American cultural experiences outside of the classroom through University tours and short field trips in Albuquerque and New Mexico.