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English as a Second Language - 1080 Clock Hours
Program Information:
This program will provide the student with the opportunity to learn English
to facilitate their goals of admission to a US approved or accredited college
or university. The program will provide assessment of English skills for
non-English speakers and then place the student into an appropriate level
for development of their English abilities. Upon completion of the program
the student should be prepared to take a TOEFL exam for admission to their
appropriate school for further education. The program will prepare the student
to do research, communicate concepts, participate in discussions groups
and to achieve a level of English communication skills appropriate to their
selected study level.
Upon completion the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate an ability to do complex research projects using English as their secondary language. |
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Demonstrate an ability to use verbal and auditory skills within an American college setting. |
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Function within American culture using English as a supportive language to pursue further college or graduate training. |
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Understand areas for further developing and refinement of English communication skills. |
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Take and pass a TOEFL test for admission to their selected college or university. |
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Program Classes:
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ESL Level 1 - 180 Clock Hours
This beginning level of ESL class is designed for students little
English proficiency. Students will be working on building vocabulary
base and begin on reading, writing, grammar, listening and pronunciation
skills leading to daily conversation ability |
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ESL Level 2 - 180 hours
Students will expand vocabulary and increase conversation practice at school setting and field.
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ESL Level 3 - 180 hours
Students will continue on reading, writing and oral skill development and begin learning idiomatic expressions. Students will also begin exposure to American culture experience. |
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ESL Level 4 - 180 hours
This class will further develop student's grammar and fluency in various
usages while continuing on expanding vocabulary and improving conversational
skills. Students will also start preparing TOEFL. |
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ESL Level 5 - 180 hours
Students will start learning public speaking and writing in business format while continuing on preparing for TOEFL. |
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ESL Pre-College - 180 hours
This is an ESL level that is designed to help students preparing for college course works including academic lectures and study techniques for research. |
Summer/Winter Camp Program:
Kingston University also offers English language training programs with curriculum designs tailored to the background, level of English proficiency and special interests of a student group. The curriculum will enable participants experience American culture, custom, art and science in a limited time frame while learning English skill. Inquiries may be directed to the University's Admission Office for more information.
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