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The University of South Alabama's English
Language Center is a juncture between Mobile, the
U.S., and the world. We receive young people from
around the globe who are excited to arrive in the
world's greatest democracy and economic power.
They are also full of hope for their own lives. Our
job is to give them the knowledge of English that
they will need for success in their studies and future
careers. Teaching them is a challenge, but also a
little like going on a world voyage every day. You
can't help absorbing some of the students' energy
and enthusiasm.
Frank Daugherty
ELC Program Coordinator |
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| The English Language Center (ELC) of the
University of South Alabama offers intensive
English language instruction and cultural orientation to
international students who are preparing themselves for
university studies in the U.S. In addition, we also have
students who simply wish to come to the U.S. for a
short time to improve their English. Special classes
can be arranged for companies and groups. Our
students come from many countries, but the largest
groups are from Korea, Japan, China, Russia, Nepal,
India and Latin America.
Instruction is offered on the intermediate and
advanced levels, with emphasis on the basic skill areas
of reading and vocabulary, structure, oral skills,
composition, and listening comprehension. Special
elective courses are also offered: Practical Vocabulary
and Idioms, TOEFL Preparation, English on the
Internet, Basic Word Skills, and American Culture.
There are five 8-week terms a year, and students
receive 20 hours of intensive English instruction a
week. Small classes permit the students to receive
more attention from the instructors. All instruction is
in English.
ELC students have at their disposal a modern
computer lab with internet connections and
instructional software. Supplementary computer lab
assignments are a regular feature of instruction. For
extra English conversation practice, a special
Conversation Partner program allows our students to
meet with young, American undergraduate students
one to five times a week in a relaxed setting.
Furthermore, our program offers field trips, parties,
and social activities for ELC students. |
