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Intensive English Language Programs
Intensive English program's goal is to help students develop the English
language skills they need for success in school, social, or business
situations. Our classes also prepare language learners to function
comfortably in the U.S.A.
Intensive English classes meet 20 hours
per week. On Fridays, students can select from
additional personal and group language learning activities.
IEI placement test scores put students into one
of these sequenced modules: Listening Module, Reading Module, Writing
Module, or Immersion Module. Every four weeks students test again to see
if they are ready for the next module.
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General Descriptions of Intensive English Courses
LISTENING MODULE
Students work to improve their listening comprehension and build their
vocabulary. Teachers use movies, stories, pantomime, songs, poems,
picture books and everyday objects.
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Descriptions
Sample Schedule
READING MODULE
Students read carefully selected books, short stories, news articles,
advertisements and other real world materials to improve their reading
comprehension, vocabulary and fluency.
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Sample Schedule
WRITING MODULE
Students practice many types of personal and academic writing to improve
their expression, fluency, and accuracy.
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Sample Schedule
IMMERSION MODULE
Students develop formal speaking skills as they further advance their
ability to listen, read and write English in academic and professional
contexts. Topics are based on student interest and need.
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Credit Courses (for students
admitted to UMaine)
The IEI offers credit courses for conditionally admitted international
students.
ELS 114 Analytical Reading and Writing
(3 Credits)
ELS 115 Reading and Writing Academic Argument (3 Credits)
ELS 120 English for Academic Purposes (3 Credits)
Contract Courses
The IEI specializes in contract programs for institutions, businesses,
and other groups. Courses are tailored to the specific needs of the
group in terms of content and length of session. One recent example of
each course type is listed.
United States Information Agency:
Teacher Training Institute for Sub-Saharan Educators
Foreign Government Sponsored
Programs:
Thai Royal Scholar Program
Corporate Sponsored Pre-Academic
Programs:
Aramco (The Saudi-Arabian Oil Company) College Preparation
Agency Sponsored Pre-Academic
Programs:
Sakae Institute Graduate and Undergraduate Academic Preparation
Credit Programs for Foreign
Universities:
Hirosaki University Short Course in Language and Culture.
