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Semi Intensive English as a Second Language Course of Study Description

The Semi-Intensive ESL course of study is for individuals who are interested in developing their English Language skills on a part-time basis. The course of study offers 6 levels and is based on an integrated skills curriculum. These levels are geared toward practical and social skills that each student needs in their academic and social environments. With these skills directed toward the students needs, students will be able to increase their language fluency and accuracy. Each level offers different skill groups: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The Semi-Intensive program meets 3 times a week for a total of 11 hours each week. Depending on the students needs, the classes can be offered either during the day or in the evenings. The program runs for 8 weeks and is open to students from various backgrounds.

Level	Course Code	Duration	Hours Per Week	Total Instructional Hours
1	ESLA 010	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours
2	ESLA 020	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours
3	ESLA 030	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours
4	ESLA 040	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours
5	ESLA 050	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours
6	ESLA 060	8 Weeks	11 Hours	88 Hours

English Placement Test (EPT)

All students are given a comprehensive English Placement Test (EPT) upon their arrival. The placement test assesses the English language proficiency of students who are applying to any of the ESL courses of study.

The EPT is conducted in-house and is administered by the English language institute. This test is used to place students into the appropriate proficiency level. The Placement Test takes approximately two and a half hours to administer. The placement test will assess the following skills: reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, listening and speaking. Results of the test will determine the level in which the student will be placed. There will be a $25.00 fee for placement testing. All students will be placed to the appropriate level depending on the placement test score chart.

The reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar sections consist of 100 multiple choice questions which approximately take one and a half hours to complete. In addition to the 90 minute multiple choice test, students are also given a 30 minute writing assessment and 15 minute face-to-face interview.

Skill	Time	Score Break Down	Level	Course Code
Reading Listening Vocabulary Grammar	90 min	0-20	Beginner	ESLA 010
		21-40	Elementary	ESLA 020
		41-60	Pre-Intermediate	ESLA 030
		61-80	Intermediate	ESLA 040
Writing	30 min	81-90	Upper-Intermediate	ESLA 050
Speaking	15 min	91-100	Advanced	ESLA 060

Goals and Objectives

In order to advance to the next level a student must achieve an overall grade of 70%. Students who have met this requirement will be eligible to retake the placement test in order to advance to an even higher level.

Semi-Intensive ESL Course Chart

Semi Intensive English as a Second Language Course of Study Course Descriptions

Level	Course Name:	Hours/week
ESLA 010 - Beginner	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	5
	Reading / Writing / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	3
	Total	11
This course focuses on everyday listening, speaking and comprehension skills to prepare students for an interactive learning approach. Through various interactive activities, students are able to gain beginning level vocabulary and communication skills. Contextualized vocabulary and pronunciation practices reinforce content and enhance expression. Step-by-step grammar development also enables students to build on their beginning level grammar knowledge.
ESLA 020 - Elementary	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	5
	Reading / Writing / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	3
	Total	11
This course focuses on everyday listening, speaking and comprehension skills to prepare students for an interactive learning approach. Through the listening and reading activities, students are able to gain elementary level vocabulary comprehension and will practice reading skills. Additionally, students are able to participate in communicative activities and be able to ask and answer questions within dialogues. Step-by-step grammar development also enables the students to build on their beginning level grammar knowledge through integrated reading and listening activities.
ESLA 030 Pre-Intermediate	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	5
	Reading / Writing / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	3
	Total	11
This course focuses on everyday listening, speaking, reading and grammar skills to prepare students for an interactive learning approach. Through the development of these skills, students are able to gain pre-intermediate level language fluency. This highly interactive level encourages students to sustain face-to-face interaction. The students explore new concepts in guided and open-ended discussions. Step-by-step grammar development also enables students to build on their elementary level grammar knowledge through integrated reading and listening activities.
ESLA 040 - Intermediate	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	4
	Writing	2
	Reading / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	2
	Total	11
In this level, students are engaged in meaningful communication skills. Students are able to build on their listening, reading, comprehension, and grammar skills. Integrated grammar instruction enables students to grasp intermediate level grammatical concepts and to put the concepts into practice. This level further builds on the highly interactive communicative approach and encourages students the use of intensive vocabulary in social interactions.
ESLA 050 Upper-Intermediate	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	4
	Writing	2
	Reading / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	2
	Total	11
In this level, students develop the ability to express themselves fluently and accurately both in written and spoken activities. This course focuses mainly on conversation skills and enables students to improve their comprehension and critical thinking skills. It further builds on the highly interactive communicative approach and continues to encourage students to sustain a highly interactive face-to-face communication. Grammar is taught in a highly intensive manner within authentic contexts and is integrated with speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. The speaking activities guide the learners from controlled practice to communicative interaction.
ESLA 060 - Advanced	Speaking / Listening / Pronunciation	4
	Writing	2
	Reading / Vocabulary	3
	Grammar	2
	Total	11
This level covers all language skills with a comprehensive approach. At this level, students are given the opportunity to think critically and to further practice their vocabulary, grammar, writing and comprehension skills. At the advanced level, students are expected to be at a high level of accuracy and fluency both in communicative and writing skills. Students are provided a controlled and communicative practice which integrates critical thinking skills.

These courses will not count for university credit and cannot be used toward a degree program.
Brydon English Language Institute’s courses are subject to change.
Please consult the program advisor for course updates.
A minimum of 5 students must register in order for a course to be held.
Exam fees and course books are not covered in course price.

Brydon English Language Institute
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8381 Old Courthouse Road, Suite 150
Vienna, VA 22182
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