Intermediate ESL Program

English learners at the intermediate level will build on their existing language skills and focus on preparing themselves for further academic studies.



Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
• Use their newly-acquired vocabulary in interactions
• Write expository paragraphs
• Understand grammar concepts including, but not limited to modal
and passive verbs, verb structure, and conditional sentences

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Intermediate Vocabulary and Conversation – Click to Learn More

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 120
Total Clock Hours: 180
Quarter Credit Hours: 12

This course is an intermediate-level exploration of vocabulary and conversation. Emphasis is placed on building and
using new vocabulary, developing listening skills, and exploring spoken English. The course includes vocabularybuilding activities with a focus on level-appropriate, key academic, and high-frequency vocabulary, as well as listening
and speaking exercises. The course activities include lecture assignments, projects, exercises, quizzes, a midterm
exam, and a final exam

Intermediate Writing and Grammar – Click to Learn More

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 120
Total Clock Hours: 180
Quarter Credit Hours: 12

This course is an intermediate-level exploration of English grammar and writing conventions. The emphasis is placed
on grammar and sentence structure. The grammar aspect of this course concentrates on the usage of correct tenses,
adjectives, adverbs, auxiliary verbs, comparatives, and superlatives. Course activities include lecture assignments,
projects, exercises, quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final exam.

Intermediate Reading Strategies – Click to Learn More

Lecture Hours: 60
Lab Hours: 120
Total Clock Hours: 180
Quarter Credit Hours: 12

This course is an intermediate-level course that focuses on various reading strategies aimed at developing reading and
understanding skills in intermediate students. The course explores relevant vocabulary and grammar while focusing on
analyzing and synthesizing ideas and information. Students will work with a variety of text types and graphic formats and
begin to think critically about their reading material. Course activities include lecture assignments, projects, exercises,
quizzes, a midterm exam, and a final exam.