Customized Intensive English Program

 
 Spring Institute for Intercultural Learning has more than 25 years experience developing and implementing customized programs for international participants. Spring Institute is an accredited organization and issues I-20s for qualified full-time international participants.

  The Customized Intensive English Program is designed to meet the needs of each participant. The course is typically 9 weeks long. Individualized tutoring can also be arranged. Intensive English training with Spring Institute's experienced teachers provides a personalized learning experience for the participants. In addition, visits outside of the classroom to various businesses, educational, and cultural establishments help participants practice the English learned in the classroom.  Previous clients have visited government officials, diplomats, professors, and businessmen in their related fields.
Spring Institute's Customized Intensive English Program offers high quality instruction and individual attention.  In addition, tuition includes 23 hours a week of instruction, a textbook and personalized video work to improve pronunciation and increase fluency. Our participant-centered approach provides not just one teacher at the Spring Institute; the entire staff is here to help you reach your English language objectives.We recommend that people stay with a host family while studying in Colorado.  This helps reinforce English language skills learned in the classroom and provides wonderful opportunities for participants to gain a deeper understanding of American culture.  If interested, Spring Institute arranges for a host family.  The monthly cost for the host family is $700/month.

Class Objectives

• Improve oral communication skills in English.
• Improve writing communication skills.
• Improve knowledge of English grammar.
• Improve understanding and use of business or academic English.
• Build practical skills in negotiating and operating in a US business context.
• Build practical study skills for work in an academic setting.

Performance Measurement

Pre and post testing includes a standardized assessment, an oral interview, and a writing sample.  A portfolio of the participant's work is also maintained.  The participant receives a certificate of completion upon successfully completing the course.

• Additional Elements:
• Video feedback techniques
• Presentation skills
• Business and academic writing skills
• Cross cultural communication skills
• Academic and Business English computer skills

CALENDAR - Program Dates Standard Schedule: 9-week sessions

 

• January 7 to March 8, 2013
• March 18 to May 17, 2013
• May 27 to July 26, 2013
• August 5 to October 4, 2013
• October 15 to December 13, 2013

Standard Schedule – classes held if 3 or more people have enrolled at the same time
Customized Schedule – classes are schedule at the convenience of participants and are designed to focus on needs of participants

   
For more information, please contact Jan Humphreys, jhumphreys@springinstitute.org.
Spring Institute, 1610 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218, 303 863-0188. 

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