Intensive English Program

Based on placement, this instructional component develops students' ability to understand and produce basic written communication in English using foundational reading and writing skills. Instruction focuses on recognizing letters and common spelling patterns, locating key information, and identifying main ideas, purposes, and topics in short, simple texts, as well as developing basic reading strategies such as previewing. In writing, students produce letters, words, sentences, and simple questions using appropriate spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and basic grammatical forms. Emphasis is placed on developing accuracy, clarity, and control in writing short texts for familiar purposes and audiences related to everyday life, academic readiness, and cultural awareness.

Based on placement, this instructional component develops students’ ability to understand and produce simple spoken communication in English using foundational listening and speaking skills. Instruction focuses on common word forms, including basic prefixes and suffixes, compound words, phrasal verbs, and conversational collocations, as well as simple discourse features such as sequence markers and expressions of opinion. Students also build awareness of key phonological features of American English, including common consonant and vowel sounds, voiced and voiceless contrasts, and basic stress and intonation patterns. Emphasis is placed on using familiar vocabulary and structures to communicate clearly and effectively on topics related to everyday life, academic readiness, and cultural awareness.

Based on placement, this instructional component develops students’ ability to use basic technology tools and communicate in English using foundational digital and language skills. Instruction focuses on keyboarding simple texts, using common computer and word-processing functions, and accessing basic online resources, while developing familiarity with essential technology vocabulary and simple instructions in digital environments. Students also build skills for basic online communication, including joining online meetings and composing simple emails using appropriate format and language. Activities emphasize guided technology-based tasks related to everyday life, academic success, and cultural awareness, supporting the development of accurate and effective communication in digital contexts.

Based on placement, this instructional component develops foundational English language skills through the exploration of American culture. Students build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on familiar cultural topics. Instruction introduces basic aspects of U.S. culture, including everyday practices, traditions, and shared experiences, while helping students develop the comprehension and communication skills needed to understand short spoken and written texts, participate in simple conversations, and express ideas using simple language. Activities also promote cultural awareness through basic comparison and reflection, encouraging students to connect new cultural knowledge to their own experiences while building confidence in academic and social English use.

Based on placement or continuation from Basic Academic Literacy 1, this instructional component develops students’ ability to understand short academic texts and produce simple written responses in English using foundational reading and writing skills. Instruction focuses on identifying main ideas, supporting details, and basic paragraph organization, as well as building vocabulary through word parts, context clues, and common academic language. Students also develop the ability to generate and organize ideas in clear, structured paragraphs using appropriate vocabulary, basic grammar, and simple cohesive devices. Activities emphasize familiar academic and cultural topics, supporting the development of comprehension, clarity, and effective written communication.

Based on placement or continuation from Introduction to Spoken Academic English 1, this instructional component develops students’ ability to understand and respond to short spoken English texts using foundational listening and speaking skills. Instruction focuses on recognizing and using common spoken language features, including everyday expressions, sequence words, and basic pronunciation patterns, as well as identifying key information in short spoken discourse. Students also develop greater control of essential phonological features of American English to improve intelligibility. In speaking, students use familiar vocabulary, connectors, and basic sentence structures to participate more consistently in conversations and express ideas and opinions with increasing clarity. Activities emphasize familiar topics related to community, academic life, and U.S. culture, supporting the development of comprehension, intelligibility, and effective communication in listening and speaking tasks.

Based on placement or continuation from Introduction to English through Academic Technology 1, this instructional component develops students’ ability to use academic technology tools to support learning in basic English-medium academic contexts. Instruction focuses on using learning management systems, digital communication tools, and basic computer applications to complete structured academic tasks. Students also develop skills in locating and using simple online information and in communicating effectively using appropriate vocabulary, basic organization, and simple language structures. Activities emphasize practical application of technology in academic settings while supporting increased accuracy, confidence, and control in technology-based tasks.

Based on placement or continuation from Introduction to English Through Special Topics 1, this instructional component develops English language proficiency through the exploration of American culture. Students strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on cultural topics and experiences. Instruction examines U.S. history, values, traditions, and cultural practices, as well as the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups within U.S. society. The component supports the development of comprehension and communication skills needed to understand longer spoken and written texts, participate more actively in discussions, and express ideas with greater detail and support. Activities promote cultural awareness, critical reflection, and increasing independence in using English in academic and social contexts.

Based on placement or continuation from Basic Academic Literacy 2, this instructional component develops students’ ability to comprehend and produce intermediate-level academic texts through expanded reading and writing skills. Instruction emphasizes organizational features such as main ideas, supporting details, and common rhetorical patterns, while strengthening vocabulary knowledge through word parts, context clues, and academic language. The component also builds students’ ability to produce clear, organized multi-paragraph writing using appropriate rhetorical structures and intermediate grammatical forms. Materials and activities explore themes related to community, academic development, and U.S. cultural perspectives while supporting growth in comprehension, clarity, and effective academic communication.

Based on placement or continuation from Introduction to Spoken Academic English 2, this instructional component develops students’ ability to comprehend and produce intermediate‑level spoken English in academic contexts. Instruction focuses on recognizing register, discourse markers, organizational cues, and key pronunciation and phonological features that support clarity and intelligibility. Students practice identifying essential information in academic spoken discourse and using appropriate vocabulary, organizational strategies, and intermediate‑level language structures to participate in discussions with increasing fluency and confidence. Materials and activities emphasize themes related to community, personal and academic development, and U.S. cultural perspectives while supporting growth in comprehension, pronunciation, and effective communication.

Based on placement or continuation from Introduction to English through Academic Technology 2, this instructional component strengthens students’ ability to use academic technology tools and systems in intermediate English-medium academic contexts. Instruction emphasizes the use of learning management systems, digital communication tools, and computer applications to complete academic tasks and assignments. Students also develop skills in locating, selecting, and using online information for academic purposes while improving digital communication through appropriate vocabulary, organization, and language structures. Activities highlight practical applications of technology in academic settings and support increased accuracy, efficiency, and independence in technology-based tasks.

Based on placement or continuation of Introduction to English Through Special Topics 2, students develop English language proficiency through the study of American culture. Students strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on cultural topics and issues. Instruction explores the history, values, traditions, and cultural norms of the United States, as well as the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups within U.S. society. The component supports the development of comprehension and communication skills needed to understand and interpret spoken and written texts, participate actively in discussions, and express ideas with greater detail and support. Activities promote cultural awareness, critical reflection, and increasing independence in using English effectively in academic and social contexts.

Based on placement or continuation from Intermediate Reading and Writing 1, this instructional component develops reading and writing skills. Students build reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary knowledge, and critical thinking skills to support understanding of increasingly complex texts. The component also strengthens written academic English through the use of intermediate grammatical structures to communicate more developed ideas. Materials and assignments focus on themes related to community, personal and academic development, and U.S. cultural contexts while fostering effective and independent reading and writing practices.

Based on placement or continuation from Intermediate Spoken Academic English I, this instructional component develops listening comprehension and spoken communication skills in academic and everyday contexts. Students build their ability to understand main ideas, supporting details, and speaker intent while improving pronunciation through work with consonant and vowel sounds, stress, intonation, and connected speech. The component also develops discussion skills, including active participation, asking follow-up questions, and expressing opinions with supporting reasons using appropriate language and register. Instruction includes guided listening practice, interactive speaking activities, and collaborative work centered on themes related to community, academic development, and U.S. cultural contexts.

Based on placement or continuation from Intermediate English Through Academic Technology 1, this instructional component develops academic technology and communication skills through guided, project-based learning. Students use digital tools and learning management systems to complete academic tasks, organize and present information, and participate in online communication. They also build foundational research skills, including locating information, evaluating basic source credibility, and documenting source information. Students strengthen academic communication by summarizing information, writing short explanations, and using appropriate academic vocabulary.

Based upon placement or continuation from Intermediate English Through Special Topics 1, students develop English language proficiency through the study of American culture. Students strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on cultural topics and experiences. Instruction explores the history, values, traditions, and cultural norms of the United States, as well as perspectives from diverse cultural groups within U.S. society. The component supports the development of comprehension and communication skills needed to interpret and discuss cultural information presented through spoken and written texts, express and support ideas with relevant details, and engage with multiple perspectives. Activities promote cross-cultural awareness, critical reflection, and increasing independence in using English effectively in academic and social contexts.

Based on placement or successful completion of Intermediate Academic Reading and Writing 2, this instructional component develops advanced reading and writing proficiency through integrated academic literacy tasks. Students analyze and interpret academic texts, apply critical thinking strategies, compose coherent and well-organized essays, and use appropriate rhetorical patterns. Vocabulary development, source integration, paraphrasing, summarizing, and citation conventions are emphasized. Instruction includes lecture, small-group work, experiential reading and writing practice, and independent literacy development.

Based on placement or successful completion of Intermediate Spoken Academic English 2, this instructional component develops advanced listening comprehension and spoken communication skills for academic and university settings. Students strengthen their ability to understand lectures and spoken texts, identify main ideas, supporting details, organizational patterns, and source information, and take effective notes. The component also develops academic speaking skills through presentations, discussions, and the use of summarized research, visual support, and appropriate academic vocabulary. Instruction focuses on refining pronunciation, stress, intonation, and rhythm to improve clarity and effectiveness while supporting active participation in academic and cultural contexts within the American university system.

Based on placement or successful completion of Intermediate English Through Academic Technology 2, this instructional component develops academic technology and communication skills through project-based and increasingly independent learning. Students expand their use of digital tools to manage academic tasks, create organized products, and support presentations. The component also develops research and information literacy skills, including the use of academic databases, evaluation of sources, and application of citation tools. Students strengthen academic communication by summarizing and explaining information from multiple sources using appropriate academic language. Activities emphasize the effective use of technology to support academic work, research, and communication in university settings.

Based on placement or successful completion of Intermediate English Through Special Topics 2, this instructional component develops English language proficiency through the study of American culture. Students strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on cultural topics, issues, and perspectives. Instruction explores the history, values, traditions, and cultural norms of the United States, as well as the experiences and perspectives of diverse groups within U.S. society. The component supports the development of comprehension and communication skills needed to interpret, discuss, and analyze cultural information presented through spoken and written texts while promoting cross-cultural awareness and effective participation in academic and social contexts.

Based on placement or successful completion of Advanced Academic Reading and Writing 1, this instructional component develops advanced academic reading and writing skills through engagement with a variety of academic texts and literacy tasks. Students strengthen their ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate arguments, evidence, rhetorical patterns, and organizational structures while expanding academic vocabulary and developing source integration skills. The component also develops advanced writing skills through the production of well-organized, coherent essays that communicate complex ideas using appropriate rhetorical structures, academic conventions, citation practices, and advanced grammatical forms. Materials and assignments emphasize critical thinking, academic inquiry, and effective written communication while supporting the development of independent academic literacy skills.

Based on placement or successful completion of Advanced Academic Listening and Speaking 1, this instructional component develops advanced listening comprehension and spoken communication skills for academic and professional contexts. Students strengthen their ability to understand lectures, presentations, and extended spoken texts by identifying detailed information, organizational patterns, and speaker intent while developing effective note-taking and information-processing strategies. The component also develops advanced speaking skills through presentations, discussions, and professional interactions, with emphasis on clear organization, audience engagement, appropriate academic discourse strategies, and effective use of visual support. Instruction focuses on refining pronunciation, stress, intonation, fluency, and interactional skills while promoting effective communication in academic, professional, and intercultural settings.

Based on placement or successful completion of Advanced English Through Academic Technology 1, this instructional component develops advanced academic technology and communication skills through project-based and increasingly independent learning. Students strengthen their ability to use digital tools and platforms to manage coursework, collaborate with others, complete academic tasks, and organize information efficiently. The component also develops advanced research and information literacy skills, including locating, evaluating, selecting, and documenting academic sources using university databases, citation tools, and appropriate academic conventions. Students strengthen academic communication through presentations, discussions, and technology-supported tasks that require summarizing, explaining, and presenting information from multiple sources while using appropriate academic language and digital resources effectively.

Based on placement or successful completion of Advanced English Through Special Topics 1, this instructional component develops English language proficiency through the study of American culture and culturally relevant issues. Students strengthen listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through individual, pair, and group activities focused on social, historical, and contemporary topics related to the United States and other cultural contexts. Instruction explores American history, values, traditions, cultural norms, and diverse perspectives while supporting the development of comprehension, discussion, presentation, and analytical skills. The component promotes critical reflection, cultural comparison, and analysis of cultural perspectives while fostering effective academic communication and increased independence in academic and intercultural contexts.