Portland English Language Academy (PELA)

Intensive ESL The Intensive English course focuses on building individual English language skills and overall English communication skills. BENEFITS of the Intensive English Program

ㆍQuickly improve your English communication and conversation skills.

ㆍObtain a high level of English in a short amount of time.

ㆍPrepare yourself to use English in a work or university environment. REQUIRED Weekly Activities 10 Hours of Focused English Skills Classes

ㆍReading & Vocabulary

ㆍWriting

ㆍListening & Speaking

ㆍPronunciation 10 Hours of Communication Skills Classes

ㆍIntegrated Skills

ㆍGrammar for Communication 3 Hours of study in the Language Lab OPTIONAL Weekly Activities

ㆍConversation Groups (2+ Hours)

ㆍConversation Partner (1 Hour) Each Program session is 4-weeks in length. Choose between studying in the morning (9:00 AM – 12:50 PM) or afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:50 PM).

Intensive IELTS Join the Intensive IELTS Program and learn unique and effective strategies for the IELTS. Study in our IELTS classes, master the IELTS test, and quickly improve your overall English. BENEFITS of the Intensive IELTS Program

ㆍMaster effective strategies and techniques the IELTS test.

ㆍBuild your skills in finding information in IELTS reading passages.

ㆍLearn how to hear clues in IELTS conversations and lectures.

ㆍLearn how to organize IELTS writing tasks.

ㆍBecome comfortable with the IELTS speaking section.

ㆍStrengthen your knowledge of Academic English. REQUIRED Weekly Activities

ㆍ10 Hours of IELTS Test Preparation Classes

ㆍ10 Hours of Communication Skills Classes -. Integrated Skills -. Grammar for Communication

ㆍ3 Hours of Study in the Language Lab OPTIONAL Weekly Activities

ㆍConversation Groups (2+ Hours)

ㆍConversation Partner (1 Hour) Each Program session is 4-weeks in length. Intensive IELTS classes run from 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM. Students may choose a mix of morning and afternoon class times as well.