0001 - English Language Institute

Course Description

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers international students the opportunity to increase their English language proficiency and develop the skills needed for success in a college or university in the United States. The program is designed for students with a minimum of one year English language training at high school or college level. This class may not be appropriate for advanced ESL students or students with a TOEFL score greater than 500 paper-based or 46 IBT. Students must be at least 18 years old or meet our minor policy requirements. Each session is eight weeks long and classes meet 20 hours per week. Students can combine sessions to stay for up to one year. Classes are offered in grammar, listening, speaking, academic writing, TOEFL preparation, reading, pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation. Classes are held on MiraCosta College main campus which allows an easy transition into our credit classes for students looking to further their education in the US. For more information visit www.miracosta.edu/eli 

Course Outline

Typical Daily Class Schedule

Monday

• Listening
• TOEFL Reading Preparation and Discussion

Tuesday

• TOEFL Grammar for Writing
• Pronunciation and Idioms

Wednesday

• Everyday and Academic Vocabulary
• Academic Reading Skills

Thursday

• Conversation and Culture
• Writing Skills Workshop

Friday

• Grammar Through Listening and Speaking
• English in Action:  Experiencing American Culture

Learner Outcomes

Instructional Components

• TOEFL preparation (internet and paper -based) and Institutional TOEFL offered three times per year (paper-based)
• Integrated academic preparation in reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar
• The study of United States culture
• Computer literacy
• Development of study skills

Notes

ELI students on F1 visa attend class 20 hours per week. Each session is eight weeks long; there are five sessions per year. Students may attend multiple sessions. Class attendance is mandatory when class in in session for all international students with F-1 visa.  ELI helps students gain confidence and academic skills necessary to transfer into academic credit classes. We accept students on many types of other visa's as long as study or enrichment is permissible. People on a tourist visa can take 10-16 hours a week of non-TOEFL enrichment ESL classes.

Testimonials

I am from Japan. I was a member of English Language Institute before I attended to MiraCosta College. English Language Institute is a very helpful program for international students, and it supports us in many different ways. Because of this program, I could meet a lot of friends and learn more about real American culture. The teachers are amazing. I spent 8 weeks in this program to improve my English skills, and this is my fourth semester at college. My personal goal is transfer to a four year university, San Francisco State University. I strongly recommend this program to all international students who need to improve their English skills before attending college.