Intensive English Program
Intensive English Program
The ESL Academy’s Intensive English programs (IEP) offer focused classroom and computer-based English as second language training. It is divided into three subject areas: vocabulary and conversation, writing and grammar, and reading strategies. The Blended Learning Methodology of instructor lectures, computer-based materials, and project-based learning sessions allow students to learn English and reach their goals more quickly. The IEP consists of three progressive ESL levels: Beginner English, Intermediate English, and Advanced English. Each level is three academic quarters in length. All IEP classes are designed to help students prepare for participating in U.S. college and university courses through improved writing, listening, and reading comprehension skills.
Beginner Level - 1 Year/30 weeks
At the beginner level of the Intensive English Program, students will learn the basics of communicating in English. Through language lab classes, workshops, and lecture classes, students will become comfortable speaking about relatively simple topics with classmates, teachers, and native English speakers. Students with placement exam scores of 0-50 are placed in Beginner IEP.
Beginner Vocabulary and Conversation
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Beginner Writing and Grammar
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Beginner Reading Strategies
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Intermediate Level - 1 Year/30 weeks
English learners at the intermediate level will build on their existing language skills and focus on more accurately expressing their meaning in writing and conversation. Students with placement exam scores of 51-76 are placed in Intermediate IEP.
Intermediate Vocabulary and Conversation
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Intermediate Writing and Grammar
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Intermediate Reading Strategies
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Advanced Level - 1 Year/30 weeks
Students within advanced level studies will learn more technical vocabulary to be able to discuss complex topics. Graduates of Advanced IEP will be able to speak deeply on a wide range of subjects. Students with placement exam scores of 77-90 are placed in Advanced IEP.
Advanced Vocabulary and Conversation
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Advanced Writing and Grammar
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
Advanced Reading Strategies
Course Length: 1 Quarter or 10 weeks
The ESL Academy offers Intensive English classes in Charlestown (Boston), Worcester, Lombard, Skokie, and Chicago. To receive more information about the IEP curriculum, placement exams, program eligibility, and more, fill out the form to the right.
