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English Language Institute (ELI)

The ELI offers a variety of courses for non-native English speakers from high beginner to an advanced level of English language proficiency. These courses are suitable for students who wish to improve their English language ability for academic, business, professional and social purposes. The Intensive Program fulfills the United States Immigration Services visa requirements for full-time study of English.

Faculty and Professional Interests

Judith H. Lewis (Director) – Reading, Vocabulary, Communication skills

Marguerite Salomon – Writing, Conversation, Reading

Carly Tam – Literature, Grammar, Conversation

Lecturers

Helen Tsoukanov – Grammar, TOEFL Preparation, Cross-cultural Communication

Camilla Jantke-Chiappari – Grammar

Deborah Cooper – Conversation, Writing

Laura Bigouette – Business English

Michael Fanellli – American Culture

Olga Seham – Vocabulary, TOEFL Preparation

The members of the ELI faculty are all qualified teachers of English to speakers of other languages. Each teacher has an MA in TESOL or a related field, and brings to the program extensive teaching experience in the United States and abroad including Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Many are fluent in languages other than English and all are sensitive to cultural adjustments common to foreign students.

Intensive Programs

The Intensive Program is an academically rigorous 21 hour-a-week program. It consists of classes in the basic skill areas: grammar, reading/vocabulary, writing, listening and speaking. In addition, there is an ESL Through American Culture course, and, depending upon the student’s level of English proficiency, a TOEFL or Pre-TOEFL preparation course or a group tutorial. Students also participate in cultural activities or excursions that provide them with the practical experience necessary to develop English proficiency and achieve communicative competence.

Part-Time Courses

Students who wish to attend classes part-time may select one or more courses in the Intensive and/or General Programs. The General program offers a wide variety of courses that may include: Grammar & Conversation, Business English, American Idioms & Slang, Vocabulary & Conversation Skills Builder, and TOEFL Preparation.

International Preparatory Program

The Manhattanville College Preparatory Program for International Students serves highly qualified international applicants who meet the College’s academic requirements, but have not yet attained the minimum 80iBT ( 550 ITT; 6.5 IELTS ) score necessary for matriculation into the College. Through intensive English instruction, continuous academic advisement, and the opportunity to take College courses when the appropriate TOEFL score is achieved, students are prepared for entry into the College (matriculation) upon their achievement of a score of no less than 80iBT (550 ITT) on the TOEFL.

Summer Programs

The ELI offers 2 summer sessions of Intensive courses and one of General courses. Special programs can be arranged to suit the needs of specific groups of students.

Credit-Bearing Courses

Each semester the ELI offers several credit-bearing, content-area courses with ESL support.

Further details are available at the ELI website: http://www.mville.edu/eli.

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