English Language Learning Opportunities
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
The Language Institute's E.S.O.L. Classes are taught at four main levels from beginner to advanced. Each level lasts a period of 16 weeks and within each level, there are two phases, each lasting 8 weeks. These features make the TLI program a clear-cut one; a program that shows exactly the different steps to desired fluency. Each level prepares students using the right amount of rigor and language demand, always introducing a variety of resources available at the university: a state-of-the-art multimedia laboratory, video presentations, a modern library and the most recent textbooks and audio materials in the field.
TLI offers intensive English classes to foreign students. This high-quality intensive program provides a better understanding of American culture, customs, and way of life, as well as a professionally developed program for English language instruction. Our ESOL program works in collaboration with Talk International.
The focus of this program is on:
- An integrated approach that includes intensive grammar, reading, speaking and listening practice.
- Academic writing skills introduced, practiced and encouraged from beginning stages.
- Cross-cultural understanding.
- Conversation and pronunciation practice in American English.
- College skills preparation.
| ESOL Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Level | Phases | Duration |
| Elementary | 1, 1.5 | 16 weeks (each phase) |
| Intermediate | 2, 3 | 16 weeks (each phase) |
| High Intermediate | 4, 5 | 16 weeks (each phase) |
| Advanced | Academa 1, 2, 3 | 16 weeks (each phase) |
Specialized Courses
In its continuous search for better and more specialized language services, The Language Institute offers courses designed for specific needs and professional requirements:
Accent Reduction
A thorough review of the sounds, stress and intonation of American English combined with extensive practice of the English intonation and rhythm patterns through the use of real life techniques and audio recordings.
English for the Health Professions
A very useful language improvement course that covers topics such as language skills for patient interaction, presentation skills, pronunciation practice and specific vocabulary according to the medical field students are in.
English for Business
A course for today’s executives featuring a complete introduction to the language of business and negotiations, presentation skills and interactions as well as pronunciation and intonation practice and improvement.