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Intensive English Program (IEP)
Purpose
World Mission University’s Intensive English Program (WMU IEP) offers excellent full-time instruction in English as a second language (ESL) to non-native speakers, who wish to improve their English proficiency to pursue study at an American college, university, or seminary or who wish to develop sufficient English skills for their jobs.
Objectives
Specifically, World Mission University’s Intensive English Program (WMU IEP) aims to achieve a high level of English proficiency in these four areas:
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Fundamental English language skills such as listening, speaking, reading |
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and writing |
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Regular academic activities such as reading and using academic literature |
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and writing college-level essays |
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Communicative skills necessary for everyday situations |
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Communicative competence necessary for professional activities such |
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as presentation, meetings, and consultation |
Characteristics
The Intensive English Program is a full-time, year-round study program that may consist of one to three 16-week sessions depending on the particular needs of the student. The main features of our program are:
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Small Classes: All classes are limited to 12 students so that students not only |
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get actively involved in the class but also get more attention from the instructor. |
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Six Levels of English Proficiency: The program consists of six levels |
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(beginning through high-advanced) for the exact placement of each student according to his/her English ability. |
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Balanced and Integrated Curriculum: Curriculum combines core courses |
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in four language skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing in every level with different difficulty and diverse elective courses appropriate to each level. |
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Balanced and Integrated Curriculum: Curriculum combines core courses |
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in four language skills such as listening, speaking, reading and writing in every level with different difficulty and diverse elective courses appropriate to each level. |
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Communicative Approach: All classes are taught with an emphasis |
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on communication through a variety of interactive, communicative activities to help students develop communicative competence. |
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Top-Notch Facilities and Student Services: Students can use school facilities |
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such as library, computer lab, studio, and auditorium, and also have a variety of student services such as student chapel and academic advising. |
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Great Value: Students have a total of 18 hours of intensive instruction |
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every week for a budget-friendly cost. |
Certificate of Competition
At the completion of each level of instruction at WMU IEP, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion indicating that they have successfully completed their program of study.
Levels
World Mission University's Intensive English Program consists of six levels of English proficiency and all levels are designed for 16-week study:
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Level 1: Beginning |
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Level 2: High Beginning |
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Level 3: Intermediate |
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Level 4: High Intermediate |
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Level 5: Advanced |
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Level 6: High Advanced |
Classes
Each level is composed of three core classes and one elective class. In three core classes (Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing, and Grammar), however, all four-language skills are used extensively. In addition to these core classes, a variety of elective classes are integrated into each level considering students' levels and interests.
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Listening & Speaking: focusing on the development of spoken English |
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through various listening and speaking activities. |
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Reading & Writing: focusing on the development of written English through |
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a variety of reading and writing activities. |
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Grammar: focusing on the learning of English structure through correct usage |
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in everyday situations. |
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Electives: Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Idioms, American Life & Culture, |
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Academic Essays, and College Preparation. |
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