English Language Programs

Students may begin class on any Monday

 

Beginning Level

The beginning level class focuses on basic grammar and simple comprehension of spoken and written English. No prior English knowledge is necessary to study this level.

Course Objective: This class is an interdisciplinary course in beginning level English with emphasis on grammar, listening, reading and conversational skills. By the end of this course, students should be able to read and understand basic composition in English and be able to communicate verbally in a partially-fluent manner. Students will expand their knowledge of basic grammar and vocabulary and prepare themselves for an intermediate-level understanding and use of English langauge. Students will be exposed to basic sentence structure and will be provided the necessary grammatical tools with which to add more details and complexities to their spoken and written language skills. Students will be able to speak and write complete, though perhaps simple, sentences upon completion of this course.

Intermediate Level I & II

This level focuses on reading comprehension, building vocabulary, grammar, and conversation skills. Most students at this level have a good understanding of English and are often ready for standardized testing.

Course Objective: This class is an interdisciplinary course in intermediate level English with emphasis on grammar, listening, reading, writing and conversational skills. By the end of this course, students should be able to compose complete, semi-complex sentences and be able to organize a paragraph. In addition, students should be able to understand most informal questions, statements, and conversational English at a normal speed. Through guided discussion activities, students will learn to participate effectively in social and academic conversations. By having focused on more complex grammatical constructions, students will have the ability to use progressive forms of present, past, and future tenses.

Advanced Level

Professional/college level conversation abilities and knowledge of the subtleties of English are necessary to succeed in this level. Advanced conversation, pronunciation, and reading comprehension are the main focus of the Advanced level to enhance the student’s grasp of English fluency.

Course Objective: By the end of this course, students should feel comfortable writing essays with basic control of organization, be able to extract key information from academic material, and speak fluently with only occasional misuse of idioms. Additionally, students will have complemented their understanding of colloquial language and will be able to correctly and effectively use grammar, punctuation, and spelling in all forms of writing. Students at this level are well on their way to fluency and should have the ability to thrive in social, professional, and academic settings.

 

TOEFL Preparation

Intermediate or Advanced level of English
This class is for the English language learner who plans to take the iBT or paper based TOEFL test, a standardized test for non-native speakers wishing to transfer to a two- or four-year college in the U.S.

This course focuses on the four elements of the TOEFL test: reading comprehension, writing, listening, and speaking.

Integrated skills are now emphasized on the TOEFL test, which demand that students be able to read a passage, listen to a passage, and write an essay on the information. The TOEFL Preparation Course at SDUIS will help students prepare for the exam and feel confident on the day of the test. Our program has a high success rate with qualified instructors ready to cover the important topics. Several students in our TOEFL Preparation Course graduate to one of our many Certificate and Degree Programs offered at the SDUIS University Department, earning a Bachelors, Masters, PhD or Certificate.

 

Business English

Intermediate or Advanced level of English
The Business English course offered at SDUIS allows students to gain a better understanding of English through the knowledge of practical, applied business practices. Students will acquire a variety of business knowledge including topics in administration, corporate strategy, marketing, sales, business etiquette, media, law, and creating a resume for job interviews. Students will cover dynamic topics of interest and discuss relevant material in the media and current events. Students will learn how to apply acquired skills when interviewing for a job in the work force, and how to effectively communicate with a potential employer. The class provides a learning environment designed to develop your business communication skills and confidence.

Students will develop language competency in the following areas: negotiations, presentations, corporate meetings and events, marketing and sales, business letters, economic trends and current events, resume building, and cross cultural understanding of the global community.

Conversation for Fluency

Intermediate or Advanced level of English
In the SDUIS Conversation for Fluency course students will learn English for conversation and communication. The Conversation course will emphasize the importance of vocabulary, prepositions, and phrasal verbs, utilizing advanced pronunciation and recognition techniques, metaphor, symbolism, and imagery. Students will also reinforce basic-advanced grammar as it is altered and modified for fluency.  Upon completion of this course students will feel competent in their communication and verbal skills.

• Accent Reduction
• English Pronunciation Training
• English Slang & American Idioms
• Conversation and more Conversation!

Cambridge Preparation

Intermediate or Advanced level of English
Students will participate in an intensive program that prepares them to pass the Cambridge First Certificate of English Examination. Instruction is designed to prepare the students in the following areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Attaining the First Certificate in English is a world-wide accomplishment that is a part of the University of Cambridge, ESOL Department. Several employers and Universities officially recognize the FCE as a qualification in upper-intermediate English. The FCE also is a gateway to higher qualifications in English Proficiency.

TESOL Certification Course

Advanced level of English
6 Week Course

New classes for 2011 begin

May 2, June 13, July 25, Sept 25, Oct 24, 

November 7, 2011 (Class Duration Nov. 7- Dec. 15)

Professional Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at SDUIS allows participants to acquire the specialized training and skills needed for a successful career teaching English as a second language, either in the U.S. or in another country. The 120-hour course includes effective teaching principles, techniques, and classroom skills that will be useful for teachers of every level. The course will cover general methods of teaching, troubleshooting, class preparation, focused learning, time management skills, and “hands-on” training. The course includes job placement assistance, as well as tips on the most successful ways to acquire job offers. A TESOL Certificate is obtained upon successful completion of the course.

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