Overview
Overview
Intensive English
An intensive program designed for high school graduates, university students and professionals who are:
- Planning to enter undergraduate or graduate degree programs at National University or another U.S. college or university
- Preparing for the TOEFL or other examinations with an English language section
- Improving their English skills for professional or career growth
Features
- Practical, academic language and study skills with up to 25 hours of instruction per week
- Small class sizes
- Multimedia computer labs, and Internet access
- New classes begin every month Prepares students with a strong foundation for entrance into academics
- Completion of level 820 fulfills National University's language proficiency requirement (in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS)
- A joint I-20 is available to those who qualify for admission to a National University degree program
Curriculum
This program covers 96 hours per month and includes the essentials: reading, vocabulary, writing, grammar, listening and speaking, as well as various activities.
There are six main components covered in each of the ESL courses:
1. Reading: Students improve their reading ability by learning and practicing key reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.
2. Vocabulary Development: Students expand their vocabulary through various types of activities as well as presentation of roots, suffixes and affixes.
3. Grammar and Writing: The rules of English grammar are studied and used in context at the different levels. The focus is on applying grammar structures to written communication.
4. Writing and Editing: Students learn writing skills from developing basic paragraphs, summaries and outlines to composing full-length essays. Activities include academic writing, informal/free writing and grammar-based writing.
