Intensive ESL
Our Intensive ESL Program helps students improve their English skills for success in American colleges and universities.
For the full-time international student, Parkland’s ESL program:
• Meets the requirements for and issues I-20s for full-time English preparation for advancement into college and university programs in the U.S.
• Includes 20 hours a week practicing and improving your vocabulary/writing/speaking and pronunciation skills.
• Focuses on student success through active learning: small groups, problem solving, computer-based learning.
• Is taught by knowledgeable, qualified, and caring professionals.
The Parkland Learning Advantage
Parkland Intensive ESL classes are small, averaging only 12 to 14 students. Each class typically has students from many different countries. Our teachers will help you identify the skills you need to improve, develop a learning program, chart your progress in specific skill areas, and prepare you to interact successfully in an American college environment. Students will have extensive free access to computer labs and can learn academic computer skills at each level. Electives are also available in TOEFL preparation, pronunciation, and conversation practice. Find the elective courses by the ESL prefix in the
Course Listing.
For more Intensive ESL information call 001-217-351-2890.