Programs
I. INTENSIVE ENGLISH
Purpose
The ELI
offers full time intensive classes for students or professionals who wish to
develop their English proficiency. Many students who come for this purpose
will continue their studies at GSW or other universities in the U.S.
Time required
Depending
upon on the student's goals, abilities, and study habits, it may take from
one semester to two years.
Orientation
Before
classes begin each semester, the ELI has an orientation. The students learn
about the academic program, take placement exams, set up bank accounts, and
register for classes. They are also oriented to campus life and the local
community.
Advising &
Counseling
The ELI
provides academic and general counseling for all students, including
assistance with college and university admission.
Classes
Classes are
small, with about 6-12 students per class. During fall and spring semesters,
classes are four or five hours per day, five days a week. Students are
expected to spend additional time in preparation for the next day's classes.
Summer semester is more intense with students spending 7-8 hours a day in
class, five days a week.
Curriculum
Students are assigned to a curriculum level on the basis of placement tests at the beginning of each semester.
Grammar: English grammar is taught and practiced through a variety of communicative and functional activities.
Listening/Speaking: Communicative activities help students to improve comprehension and expression of spoken English and to reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation.
Writing: Students learn and practice techniques which help them develop the writing skills necessary for academic classes.
Reading: Courses focus on building vocabulary, reading, and study skills with materials appropriate to each level.
TOEFL Preparation: All ELI courses are structured to help prepare students to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). In addition, there are TOEFL prep courses available.
American Culture: Understanding American culture and preparation for academic achievement will be integrated into the classroom work.
Computer Lab: In addition to regular classes, students can also study English through the use of the Computer Lab.
Certificates
Certificates are awarded for attendance and achievement. The ELI offers a
standard and an advanced completion certificate to qualified students.
II. Short-term English Programs
For qualified students, the ELI offers the option of joining regular ELI courses on a short-term basis. Students are able to join these courses for lengths of up to half a semester. For more information about this option, please contact the ELI.