Intensive English Language Program Certificate
Introduction
The Beverly Hills Design Institute Intensive English Language Program is designed to assist non-native and native English speakers in improving their command and use of English in both conversational and academic environments.
Applicants and students to the BHDI degree programs as well as those who are interested in improving their English abilities are welcome to apply.
The philosophy of the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) at BHDI is that English is best learned when written and oral skills are combined. All classes are taught in a communicative and interactive way incorporating as much cultural content as possible. Thus, the student is learning not only the skills needed to achieve the goal of mastering English, but also the appropriate context in which to use them while living in the United States.
IELP offers intensive, academic-based English Language (ESL) classes for International students who want to attend college or university in the USA, or will be admitted to an BHDI certificate or degree-granting fashion program. Students receive instruction 5 hours per day, 4 days a week for 11 weeks per level of instruction. Courses include Listening and Speaking, Reading and Composition, and Grammar. Section 4 classes include TOEFL Preparation, Academic Writing and English for Special Purposes (ESP).
All students are pre-tested and placed in the Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced level appropriate to their proficiency in English. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to each student at the end of each 11 week quarter.
Objectives
IELP is here to fast track you into a college or university. Our courses are designed to give you the English Language skills you need in order to begin your academic studies as soon as possible.
Sections 1- 3 (Courses 11xx to13xx): Classes in listening and speaking, reading and vocabulary, composition and grammar.
Section 4 (Courses 14xx): Classes in listening and speaking, reading and vocabulary, composition (i.e., academic writing) and grammar, as well as TOEFL Preparation.
Graduation Requirements
- A total of 880 clock hours of study, which should be completed within the normal program length of 4 quarters within 1.33 academic years of study, and no more than 6 quarters within 2 academic years for a full-time student.
- A passing grade in all courses and a minimum cumulated grade point average of C (2.0) upon completion of the program.
Curriculum
The focus of this course is on understanding and using grammatical forms and writing simple and compound sentences, using correct word forms, word order, spelling and punctuation.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
In this course, students receive guidance and extensive practice in distinguishing words, phrases and sentences. Listening focuses on comprehension of verbal instructions and questions in a series, of vocabulary in context, of main ideas and details in sentences, monologues, dialogues, and short sentences and paragraphs. Speaking focuses on the clear pronunciation of common words and phrases and the development of basic English pronunciation patterns of stress and intonation. This course includes 2 hours per week of listening lab work.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
This course focuses on vocabulary development and reading comprehension of ideas written in Standard English. Materials and class activities are designed to increase knowledge of American culture necessary for understanding concepts and texts in English. The goal of this course is to improve comprehension of ideas in short readings and paragraph-length readings, and increase vocabulary. This class includes 2 hours per week in the IELP Skills Lab for computer-assisted learning.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
This course develops the ability to write varied, complex sentences and effective paragraphs in standard written English. Focus is on the study and practice of complex sentence constructions, prewriting techniques, including outlining and rhetorical patterns.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
In this course, students receive guidance and extensive practice in effective oral communication in a variety of social and vocational situations. Students express ideas in conversational settings using current vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, new idiomatic expressions and appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior. This course emphasizes the development of oral fluency in one-on-one and small group communication. This course includes 2 hours per week of listening lab work.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Students work on understanding phrases rather than individual words, reading longer, more complex paragraphs and using the library.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
This course develops the ability to write varied, complex sentences and effective paragraphs in standard written English. Focus is on the study and practice of complex sentence structures, prewriting techniques, including outlining, and basic rhetorical skills.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
This course develops students’ oral communication skills in a variety of social, business, and academic situations. Students continue to learn and practice appropriate verbal and nonverbal behavior. Emphasis is on the development of oral fluency and the appropriate use of conversational strategies and management techniques. This course includes 2 hours per week of listening lab work.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
This course continues the development of vocabulary and reading skills including paraphrasing, summarizing, and simple analysis of articles and stories to identify main ideas and distinguish fact from opinion.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
This course develops fluency in writing expository paragraphs in standard written English and introduces essay structure. The focus is on the study and practice of topic sentences and thesis statement, rhetorical patterns, organization of the paragraph and short essay, coherence and writing techniques. This class includes 2 hours per week on individualized grammar and writing work in the IELP Skills Lab.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
IELP students receive guidance and extensive practice in listening and speaking in academic and professional settings. Listening focuses on understanding spoken English in formats, such as college lectures and news broadcasts. Students are exposed to various styles and accents of speakers. Note-taking tasks reinforce oral comprehension and focuses on recognizing organizational patterns and outline main ideas and supporting details through audio taped, videotaped, and live presentations. Speaking focuses on increased fluency and communicative strategies used by native speakers in academic and professional settings. This course includes 2 hours per week of listening lab work.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 22 LAB HOURS
Students read articles and stories that are long and complex. This course introduces critical thinking and reasoning skills. The emphasis of this course is on paraphrasing, summarizing and analyzing reading selections to make abstract inferences and recognize propaganda and fallacies in reasoning.
44 LECTURE HOURS / 44 LAB HOURS
