Tufts University

Core Course - 2 hours, 15 minutes Discover the key to effective communication in English. Experienced teachers help you strengthen your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in small classes (up to 14 students), each grouped by ability from High Beginner to Advanced. Our dynamic "American style" of teaching will bring out the best learner in you! Elective Course - 1 hour, 15 minutes Gain confidence and ease with English as you concentrate on issues that are of interest to you. Topics include: Current Events American Idioms and Culture History and Culture of Boston TOEFL Preparation Discover American Excursions - Wednesday afternoons The Tufts English Language Programs are innovative in the way they combine classroom material with real-life experience. Tufts instructors will accompany you on Discover America excursions, which bring you to important American institutions like an active court room, historical museums, and a stroll down Boston's Freedom Trail. Through these experiences, you will acquire an in-depth knowledge of American culture and institutions. Each 6-week student is required to participate in two Discover America excursions. 4-week students are required to participate in one Discover America excursion. Afternoon Intensive Option Maximize your study time in the U.S. in a supportive learning environment four days a week. In the Afternoon Intensive Option, students concentrate on skills such as: pronunciation speaking vocabulary note-taking writing skills negotiation cross-cultural communication

Academic Speaking Course – 1 hour, 45 minutes Develop and perfect your language skills for teamwork, discussions, debates, and other verbal interactions. Grammar and pronunciation instruction adapted to meet your skill level. (Average: 10 students per class) Research Writing Course – 1 hour, 45 minutes Construct a graduate-level research paper. Students meet with their writing instructor to receive individual feedback, and do exercises to strengthen listening, note-taking, writing, and seminar presentation skills. (Average: 10 students per class) If you intend to pursue further study at a college or university, and have a minimum TOEFL score of 71 internet based (iBT)/197 computer based/530 paper based, we welcome your application to join this select group of scholars.