LEVELS & CURRICULUM

Course Levels
The English Language Institute offers five intensive (eight week) English programs every year. Seven levels of English are available from Basic to High Advanced. Also, a 4 week Special Summer Program is offered for students 8 years or older.

Grammar. The ELI teaches grammar as a foundation for communication.

Listening and Speaking. Conversation, discussion and structured listening practice help students gain confidence speaking and understanding English in everyday situations.

Reading and Writing. Students improve their ability to read and remember more, as well as learn how to write paragraphs, compositions and research papers for academic purposes.

Vocabulary and Idioms. The ELI teaches students the words needed to communicate clearly. Learning idioms helps students express themselves naturally in English.

TOEFL and Academic Preparation. Students who are planning to attend a university in the U.S. may need to take the TOEFL and other exams. The High Advanced levels teach important test-taking strategies and language skills such as advanced grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed to succeed in an American university.

TOEFL
In order to gain admission to an American university, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required by most universities. The ELI offers a High Advanced course designed specifically to improve students' scores on the TOEFL so they can enter an American university. The University of Texas-Pan American offers the TOEFL test several times a year. For further information contact the University Testing Center at (956) 292-7585 or email them at potesting@panam.edu.

Certificates and Awards
At the end of each term, students who successfully complete the requirements of the ELI receive a Certificate of Completion. Also, Students with Perfect Attendance receive a Certificate.

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