Drexel University (ELC)

Intensive English Program The Drexel ELC Intensive English program has

ㆍSix levels from beginning to advanced

ㆍSuccessful students move up one level each term.

ㆍ18 hours of required classes per week: - Core courses (15 hours per week, morning or afternoon) - Special Topics (3 hours per week; 1.5 hours Mon-Wed or Tue-Thu) Core courses Listening/Speaking classes focus on listening competence, pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, and enable students to develop their communication skills and abilities. Reading/Writing classes help students improve their reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammatical structure and mechanics, mastery of paragraph and essay format, idea development, and writing process. Special Topics Special Topic classes concentrate on specific skills or test preparation, depending on your level. Examples include Vocabulary Development, Oral Presentations, English for Everyday Life, Advanced Grammatical Analysis, IELTS or TOEFL Preparation.

Global Business English (GLOBE) The GLOBE program is . designed to meet the needs of both prospective and pre-MBA students as well as business professionals. . for participants with a university degree who place into ELC level 4 Speaking/Listening AND Reading/Writing (or higher). 18 hours of required classes per week • The Language of Business Information (1.5 hours, 5 days a week) • Reading/Writing level 4-6 (1.5 hours, 5 days a week) • Special Topic (1.5 hours, 2 days a week) - Concentrate on specific skills or test preparation Optional FREE elective classes (up to 6 extra hours per week) • Grammar • Pronunciation through Songs and Games • American Culture and Conversation • Drama Club • TOEFL Study Strategies • Writing Workshop * GLOBE program special features Lecture opportunities: Gain valuable insights on the U.S. business scene in lectures at Drexel's LeBow College of Business, the Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology, and other departments. Prospective MBA workshops Workshops on topics like choosing an MBA program, writing an application essay, or preparing for an interview will be offered each term. Networking receptions Meet other international visitors and local residents at receptions sponsored by the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia. MBA class observations Upon request, arrangements can be made for GLOBE participants to observe a class at Drexel's LeBow College of Business Test preparation Enhance your skills and test-taking strategies in TOEFL, IELTS or GMAT prep classes, plus language lab activities.

Special Topic Classes Special Topic classes are open to all non-native English speakers. You do not have to be a Drexel University or Drexel ELC student to register. However, enrollment is limited to 15 students per class and full-time ELC students are given priority. For more information, please call, email, or visit the ELC. Find out about university courses for Drexel international undergraduate and graduate students. * Special Topic Classes Include: English in Everyday Life, (levels 1-2) This course helps students to be able to handle everyday situations such as going to the store or going to the bank, asking for directions, using the telephone and many other things. Beginning Grammar, (levels 1-2) Students build on their ability to use common sentence and question patterns, and simple verb tenses of English grammar. Presentations with Stories and Legends, (levels 2-3) This course will help you become more confident in reading, writing, and presentation skills. Class activities will include reading and telling stories, folk tales, and legends from different countries; writing and revising stories; and building vocabulary. You will improve pronunciation, listening comprehension, and vocabulary. Intermediate Grammar, (levels 3-4) In this course, students will learn and practice such areas of grammar as the usage of verb tenses, indirect speech, conditional sentences and clause structure at the intermediate level. Vocabulary Development, (levels 3-4) In this course, students will develop strategies to improve their academic, technical, and general vocabulary. They will discover common English roots and improve their reading skills. Skills for University Success, (levels 3-6) This course focuses on academic skills topics such as listening to lectures and note taking, reading textbooks and synthesizing information, conducting research, and expanding awareness of the United States academic environment. TOEFL iBT Preparation for Reading and Writing, (levels 4-6) This course focuses on learning advanced reading and writing skills for academic and testing purposes. Students will look at how the iBT TOEFL questions are designed and learn to manage their time in taking the test. Grammatical Analysis, (levels 4-6) This course will provide instruction in advanced English grammar. Class activities will include practice in such areas as usage of verb tenses, indirect speech, conditional sentences, clause structure, and the passive voice. You will have a better understanding and ability to use grammar in writing and speaking. Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms in American Culture, (levels 5-6) This course will help ESL students build their knowledge of American culture by examining idiomatic language and cultural phenomena in radio and TV programs. The course will focus on building listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on vocabulary development and fluency.

Conditional Admission Programs There are two conditional admission programs for Drexel University, University Preparation and International Gateway, as well as bridge programs with other institutions. Undergraduate admission to Drexel University requires TOEFL scores of 550 pbt, 80 iBT, or IELTS 6.5. * Drexel International Gateway Undergraduate Conditional Admission for Drexel University Drexel International Gateway provides qualified international students with a foundation year of quality academic and English language courses, plus American Cultural Connections ™ Students with lower TOEFL or IELTS scores (minimum 460 pbt, 53 iBT, or IELTS 4.5) can apply to Drexel ELC for admission to this program. Depending on their qualifications, applicants will be admitted for 6 – 12 month foundation programs encompassing academic and English language courses. * University Preparation (Summer Program) University Preparation (UPREP) is a fulltime summer program at Drexel University that helps you prepare for your academic study at Drexel University in the fall term. As a qualified applicant accepted into the program you are expected to successfully complete full-time study at the English Language Center before you begin your studies at Drexel University The English Language Center will help you master skills such as writing academic essays, listening to lectures, participating in American university classrooms and learning strategies for university success. * Bridge Programs Drexel ELC has partnership agreements with several Philadelphia area institutions that offer conditional admission for graduate, undergraduate, and associate’s degree programs. Students can apply for conditional admission without TOEFL or IELTS scores prior to or during enrollment at the ELC. Applicants must meet and complete all admission requirements with the exception of the English language test. Applicants will receive a letter of conditional admission from the institution. They must also apply to attend Drexel ELC. They will receive an I-20 from Drexel ELC. A student who is conditionally accepted to these institutions and completes ELC Level 6 (Level 5 for the Art Institute) with an overall average of 75% will have the TOEFL or IELTS requirement waived and can be officially accepted to the degree program