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The Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program is an academic preparation course designed to help international students make the transition to American academic life in a relatively short time through full-time non-credit instruction in English as a second language.
The academic focus of the Intensive English Program prepares students for the TOEFL examination. Students are tested prior to the first day of class. Based on test results, each student is placed in one of six levels of study.
In each level, students receive grades for written examinations, oral presentations, class participation, and out-of-class work. After completing Level 6, most of our students are ready to pass the TOEFL and enter American universities or professional schools.

The Intensive Conversation Program

The Intensive Conversation Program is a non-academic immersion program in English conversation. During this practical 3/4-week course, students will talk, talk, and talk in English all day. If you want English conversation only, this is the program for you.
Students are tested prior to the first day of class to evaluate speaking and listening skills, then placed in one of three levels of study: beginning, intermediate, or advanced.

The program includes:
Extensive conversational practice
Small classes of 10 to 15 students to ensure full student participation
Language laboratory instruction
Daily lunch with teachers during which only English is spoken
Educational field trips and excursions during which only English is spoken

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The Business English Program

The Business English Program is a 6-week full-time academic course for high-intermediate to advanced students of English with an emphasis on business. The program's primary focus is on communicating more proficiently in the business community.

This comprehensive course encompasses all the aspects of English in a business setting, including reading, writing, and speaking English effectively. During the course, students will have the opportunity to interact in simulated business situations and to perform various professional tasks. Upon completion, students will receive a Business English Certificate of Completion.

Instructors are experienced professionals in the academic as well as the business world, and they bring their dynamic and unique style of teaching to the program. Many have studied other languages and have lived or worked abroad, thus having an understanding of cultural differences.

Class sizes are kept small (10-15 students) in order for instructors to give students individual attention.

The Business English Program Course Schedule Time Monday-Friday 8:45 - 9:45 Intercultural Communication 9:55 - 10:55 Public Speaking 11:05 - 12:05 Accent Reduction 12:15 - 1:15 Lunch Break 1:25 - 2:25 Business Writing 2:35 - 3:35 Business Ethics

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The Summer Institute

ELI's four-week Summer Institute integrated program of grammar and conversation allows students to study English in a semi-academic setting at all levels of proficiency. TOEFL preparation classes are available through the Institute for high-intermediate to advanced students.

Students are tested on the first day of class, then placed in one of six levels of study, from beginning through advanced. Summer Institute classes meet Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am to 12:00 PM, allowing students to have the afternoon free to study and explore the city of Miami. Fridays are also free for students to travel around our beautiful state.

Integrated Grammar / Conversation Course
In small classes of 10-15, students will:

• Improve conversation through structured practice
• Learn practical American idioms
• Increase active/passive vocabulary
• Participate in class discussions
• Improve listening comprehension
• Build grammar skills

TOEFL Preparation Course

This course is designed for high-intermediate to advanced students who need to take the TOEFL test for admission to American universities or for professional advancement.

In small classes of 10-15, students will:

• Improve their listening comprehension
  
• Learn the important points in the Structure and Written Expression section
  
• Increase their reading efficiency and build their vocabulary
  
• Sharpen their test taking skills
  
• Take practice tests under real test-taking conditions

* No course can guarantee that you will pass a standardized test. Only you can pass the tests through your own efforts.

The Summer Institute ( 4-Week Summer Program ) *(A) *(B) *(C) Course Schedule Time Monday-Thursday Friday 9:00-12:00 Grammar and Conversation No Class 9:00-12:00 TOEFL Preparation No Class

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The Practical Conversation Program

The Practical Conversation Program is a non-academic program in conversational English. During this practical course, students will have the opportunity to study the structure of English in a conversational setting.
Students are tested prior to the first day of classes to evaluate speaking and listening skills, then placed in one of three levels of study: beginning, intermediate, or advanced.

The program includes:

• Extensive conversational practice
• Vocabulary/pronunciation development
• Small classes of 10 to 15 students to ensure full student participation
  

Practical Conversation classes meet Monday through Thursday mornings, allowing students to have afternoons free to explore the city of Miami. Fridays are also free for students to travel around our beautiful state.

IMPORTANT: This short-term course does not include University ID privileges.

No I-20s will be issued for this program unless students plan to continue their English studies at the English Language Institute.

The Practical Conversation Program Course Schedule Time Monday-Thursday Friday 9:00 - 11:00 Conversation No Class

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FIU Institutional TOEFL Schedule for 2002

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Academic English Program*

The Academic English Program is designed for those individuals in our community who work during the day and need a more intensive program than those currently available. This program prepares students for the TOEFL and admission to an American university or professional school.

The Academic English Program features classes in grammar, conversation, and reading/writing along with guided independent laboratory work. This program is open to students at all levels of proficiency.

 I-20s will be issued for the Academic English Program. The cost for this course for International students will be $1900.00 and for Legal Aliens $1500.00.

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Business English Program*

The Business English Program is designed for those individuals who need to improve their oral and written skills in order to communicate more proficiently in the business community.

The Business English Program is offered every semester and features two courses: Business Writing and Public Speaking. This program is open to high-intermediate and advanced students only.

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Conversational English Program*

On the basis of a series of placement tests, each student is assigned to one of six levels of study. Our goals is to provide an oral, grammatically-based program for adult learners of English as a second language. Our six levels incorporate grammar, conversation, listening comprehension and pronunciation. The CEP students receive 5 to 6 hours of classroom instruction per week plus unlimited use of the supervised language laboratory. Classes are small, and up-to-date textbooks and materials are used. This programs is open to students at all levels of proficiency.

CEP instructors are outstanding specialists with Master's degrees in teaching English as a Second Language or related fields and extensive experience. They are dynamic and versatile professionals who bring warmth, humor an cultural awareness into their classes.

The COP incorporates the use of two types of laboratories in the curriculum: the audio facility and the video lab. Our program has the most modern materials, as we continually review and update our resources.

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* These programs are not for students on F-1 Visas or student status unless they are currently attending a full course of studies at FIU or any other institution.