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Direct linkJason Litzenberg Ed. – Multilingual Matters, 2023
This book considers the past, present and future directions of innovation in US-based Intensive English Programs (IEPs), which provide international students with an immersion-style environment for learning academic English, prior to matriculating into a full-time college or university degree program. IEPs frequently serve as sites for pre-service…
Descriptors: Intensive Language Courses, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English for Academic Purposes
Download full textHouston Independent School District, 2017
The Houston Independent School District offers two different English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for students whose native language is not English and who need to develop and enhance their English language skills (English Language Learners, or ELLs). The Content-Based ESL model (CB-ESL) consists of an intensive program of English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Intensive Language Courses
Houston Independent School District, 2016
The Houston Independent School District offers two different English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for students whose native language is not English and who need to develop and enhance their English language skills (English Language Learners, or ELLs). The Content-Based ESL model (CB-ESL) consists of an intensive program of English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Intensive Language Courses
Houston Independent School District, 2015
The Houston Independent School District offers two different English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for students whose native language is not English and who need to develop and enhance their English language skills (English Language Learners, or ELLs). The Content-Based ESL model (CB-ESL) consists of an intensive program of English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Intensive Language Courses
Houston Independent School District, 2014
The Houston Independent School District offers two different English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for students whose native language is not English and who need to develop and enhance their English language skills (English Language Learners, or ELLs). The Content-Based ESL model (CB-ESL) consists of an intensive program of English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Intensive Language Courses
Houston Independent School District, 2013
The Houston Independent School District offers two different English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for students whose native language is not English and who need to develop and enhance their English language skills (English Language Learners, or ELLs). The Content-Based ESL model (CB-ESL) consists of an intensive program of English…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), English Language Learners, Second Language Instruction, Intensive Language Courses
Peer reviewedEller, Kenneth G. – Foreign Language Annals, 1983
Discusses various aspects of a summer intensive Spanish course, including its evolution, materials used, and how it differs from regular courses. Advantages and disadvantages of the course are given from both the students' and teachers' point of view. (EKN)
Descriptors: Commuting Students, Higher Education, Intensive Language Courses, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedNahrgang, W. Lee – Unterrichtspraxis, 1982
Describes intensive German courses at North Texas State University and gives suggestions for publicity, screening, testing, transfer to traditional course sequence, providing special help, and maintaining a positive student attitude. Positive results strengthen belief that an effective intensive program corresponding to requirements and abilities…
Descriptors: German, Higher Education, Intensive Language Courses, Program Design
Peer reviewedHirsch, Bette G. – ADFL Bulletin, 1982
Describes the 16-week intensive French and Spanish program at Cabrillo College. (EKN)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, French, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedCipolla, William F. – ADFL Bulletin, 1982
Describes the intensive French program at Western Maryland College. Concludes that the program has helped to reverse some of the dwindling enrollments in French. (EKN)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, French, Higher Education, Instructional Innovation
Peer reviewedNahrgang, W. Lee – ADFL Bulletin, 1982
Describes the intensive German program at North Texas State University. Shows how the intensive course model may be adapted to tight budgets. (EKN)
Descriptors: College Second Language Programs, German, Higher Education, Intensive Language Courses
Lyman-Hager, Mary Ann – Journal of Intensive English Studies, 1992
A discussion of computer software evaluation for second-language instruction concludes that it is important to match the purpose of the software with the teacher's goals, have good instructions, receive clear and appropriate feedback, and promote productive interaction with the student. (11 references) (MSE)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, English (Second Language), Evaluation Criteria, Intensive Language Courses
Challenges for IEP Administrators: Liaison with Senior-Level Administrators and Faculty Development.
Peer reviewedStoller, Fredericka L; Christison, Mary Ann – TESOL Journal, 1994
Roles and responsibilities of intensive English program (IEP) administrators are discussed. A dozen suggestions for enhancing effective relationships with senior-level administrators and for developing faculty development programs are offered. (Contains 18 references.) (LB)
Descriptors: Administrator Role, College Administration, College Faculty, English (Second Language)
Rentz, Mark – American Language Review, 1997
Research on Arizona State University's intensive English program indicates that the majority of students learned about it through family, relatives, or friends in the local community, not through its extensive overseas recruiting techniques or electronic technology. Local recruiting strategies include local English media features and advertising,…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Ethnic Groups, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
Mayer, Lenore – Teaching Adults, 1976
Six-day residential intensive language courses in German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Russian, sponsored by the City Lit language department and Wansfell college, were extremely successful due to careful planning in site selection, various learning activities, and courses structure. (Author/BP)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indo European Languages, Intensive Language Courses, Language Instruction
