English Language Program
Intensive English (IEP)
This program is intended for general language development. The program is not designed for career readiness and does not provide vocational, occupational, or job training instruction.
Discovery Learning Center (DLC) is committed to providing high-quality English as a Second Language (ESL) programs for non-native English speakers who wish to strengthen their ability to communicate effectively in English and further develop their language skills. We recognize that our students come from diverse cultures and linguistic backgrounds, and that each student has unique learning goals.
We offer six course levels. Each course consists of 180 clock hours completed over a 10-week term.
COURSE | LEVEL | |
|---|---|---|
IEP100 | Low beginning (Intro) | |
IEP200 | Beginning | |
IEP300 | Intermediate | |
IEP400 | High Intermediate | |
IEP500 | Advanced | |
IEP600 | High Advanced |
Course Descriptions
IEP100 Low Beginning (Intro)
This introductory course focuses on building a foundation in English language skills. Students will develop a basic understanding and use of everyday expressions, learning to engage in simple conversations about personal preferences and routines. Reading and vocabulary lessons are designed to recognize and use fundamental vocabulary, especially in self-introduction and everyday contexts. Students will grasp basic grammar concepts, including singular/plural nouns and simple tenses. In writing, the emphasis is on constructing simple sentences using basic grammar and vocabulary.
IEP200 Beginning
The course at this level enhances students’ ability to understand casual messages and basic conversations. Students will express personal needs and opinions in routine contexts and develop their reading comprehension skills to understand basic information in texts. They will learn to use articles, possessive and indefinite pronouns in their sentences. Writing skills will focus on constructing sentences in the correct order, using various verb tenses.
IEP300 Intermediate
At the intermediate level, students will interpret social dialogues and personal narratives, express personal opinions, and engage in advice-giving dialogues. Reading lessons aim to expand everyday vocabulary and apply basic reading strategies. The course covers more complex grammar structures, including time clauses and habitual past actions. Students will apply these grammatical concepts inwriting, with a focus on time clauses and narrating past events.
IEP400 High Intermediate
This level focuses on deciphering informal discussions and interpreting opinions and facts. Students will engage in speculative conversations and explore compound words and prefixes in their vocabulary lessons. Advanced grammar concepts, such as future time clauses and comparative adjectives, are introduced. In writing, students will craft sentences using these complex grammar structures.
IEP500 Advanced
Advanced students will interpret speakers’ opinions, compare various points of view, and enhance their inquiry and paraphrasing skills. They will describe people with precision, interpret commentary, and analyze arguments in texts. The course includes mastering advanced tenses and modals, and using pronouns and gerunds/infinitives correctly. Writing exercises will express time-extended actions and apply indefinite pronouns and infinitives.
IEP600 High Advanced
At the highest level in the Intensive English Program, students will analyze conversational details, understand academic lectures, and articulate persuasive arguments in complex discussions. They will master contextual language variations and navigate informational and academic texts. Advanced grammar concepts, including direct and indirect speech, passive voice, and unreal conditionals, are emphasized. In writing, students will apply these advanced concepts to craft multi-paragraph essays.