Monday- Thursday 9:00am- 1:30pm

AM Schedule:

 TIME

 CLASS

9-11:00   Core
 11-12:00 Elective 1
12- 1:00   Elective 2
1- 1:30  Study Hall 

 
* Each Core class uses an English book designed for their level.  Click here for the Book List. 

Monday- Thursday 6:00- 9:00pm & Friday 5:30- 9:30pm

PM Schedule:

 TIME

 CLASS

Mon-Thurs. 

 6- 8:00 

Core

8- 9:00 Reading & Writing

Friday 

5:30- 7:00

Core (Review)

7:00- 9:30  Am. Culture & Pronunciation

Level 1

  • Core:  

    Students in Level 1 use the very first book in the Interchange learning series: Interchange Intro.  The class focuses on one unit every 1.5 weeks using the Student Book and companion Workbook.  Basic vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, reading, speaking, and listening exercises are taught by the teacher.  This class is set up to prepare each student for success in learning the English language throughout their studies at CLI.  Therefore, the Intro class incorporates a variety of outside learning materials to further develop concepts that are only briefly mentioned in the book.  Once basic fundamentals of the English language are developed, the student will advance to the next level.  

  • Elective 1: Survival English:

  • Elective 2: Reading & Writing:

    This class uses many outside resources supplied by the teacher, and occasionally reading and writing activities from the Interchange series.  Every student will receive a writing journal and each week will consist of learning a grammar point in preparation to using that grammar point within a sentence.  Thus, to facilitate sentence formation the students will spend a day doing a related reading exercise highlighting the grammar they previously learned.  The week is organized to have each exercise build off of one another so that the students can fully comprehend how to use grammar appropriately in their writings.  A writing topic that corresponds with subjects that have been discussed in class will be given to the students.  This topic will be used in their writings.  The goal in the writing class is to get each student to become experts in the following:

    1. Brainstorm about a topic
    2. Pick ideas and create sentences
    3. Organize the sentences
    4. Create a final draft

Level 2 (AM & PM)

  • Core

  • Elective 1: Listening & Pronunciation: 

The objective of this course is to improve the student’s pronunciation and listening skills in English. Through active participation and a variety of class exercises, the student will be given the chance to work on problem spots and practice correct pronunciation.

  • Elective 2: Reading & Writing:

    This class uses many outside resources supplied by the teacher, and occasionally reading and writing activities from the Interchange series.  Every student will receive a writing journal and each week will consist of learning a grammar point in preparation to using that grammar point within a sentence.  Thus, to facilitate sentence formation the students will spend a day doing a related reading exercise highlighting the grammar they previously learned.  The week is organized to have each exercise build off of one another so that the students can fully comprehend how to use grammar appropriately in their writings.  A writing topic that corresponds with subjects that have been discussed in class will be given to the students.  This topic will be used in their writings.  The goal in the writing class is to get each student to become experts in the following:

    1. Brainstorm about a topic
    2. Pick ideas and create sentences
    3. Organize the sentences
    4. Create a final draft
      5.  

Level 3 

  • Core:   

Students in this class are Level 3 students. Students primarily work from the Level 3 Interchange Student Book. They complete roughly one unit per week, and are given additional materials by the teacher to enhance their knowledge and use of the grammatical structures and language functions from the Student Book. The Level 3 Interchange Workbook is used to compliment the materials studied in class.

    • Elective 1: American Culture & Pronunciation:  

    This class is for ESL students that already have a good understanding and knowledge of English.  Many outside materials are used and supplied by the teacher to help students work at perfecting their pronunciation and understanding of culture in the United States.  The American Culture portion will focus on daily American life, customs, culture, common English expressions and phrases (idioms).  The other half of the week will be on Pronunciation.  Here, students will focus on identifying the correct pronunciation sounds through mouth exercises, repetition of sounds they hear in listening exercises, video clips, music, and readings.  Much of this class is spent working in pairs or small groups.

    • Elective 2: Reading & Writing:

    The objective of this course is to improve the student’s comprehension of written materials in English and to broaden his or her vocabulary through working on a variety of English writing including topical newspaper or magazine articles, short stories, plays, poetry and fiction. The material will be provided by both students and teacher and strong emphasis will be placed on using idiomatic English and new vocabulary.

      • Level 4

       

    • Core: 

      • This course is designed for students who have reached Level 4 of their English studies. It is the core class for this level, which means that the focus of the course is broad and will cover elements of grammar, vocabulary, spoken and written communication in English and idiomatic usage of the English language. The aim is to build the confidence of the student in an English speaking environment and equip them with all the language skills necessary for effective communication.

    • Elective 1: American Culture & Pronunciation:

      • This class is for ESL students that already have a good understanding and knowledge of English.  Many outside materials are used and supplied by the teacher to help students work at perfecting their pronunciation and understanding of culture in the United States.  The American Culture portion will focus on daily American life, customs, culture, common English expressions and phrases (idioms).  The other half of the week will be on Pronunciation.  Here, students will focus on identifying the correct pronunciation sounds through mouth exercises, repetition of sounds they hear in listening exercises, video clips, music, and readings.  Much of this class is spent working in pairs or small groups.

      • Elective 2: Reading & Writing

        Level 5

        Advanced

        • This class currently meets every Tuesday from 6:00- 9:00 PM

        • Instructor: Jay Carson

        Students taking this course are at least a level 4, but preferably level 5 or 6. Students are experienced and proficient in English however they need fine tuning in various areas. The teacher will examine each student’s weaknesses in English and devise a plan to improve their overall proficiency and mastery of the English language. Students will meet with a teacher for three hours, and complete 19 hours of lab work outside of class.