ESL Classes and American Conversation Partner Program
The average size of each ESL class is 12 students with a ratio of one full-time, professionally trained teacher for every 8 students. Thus, close and personal attention to each student is a key element in the success of the IEP and its students. There are more than 200 international students from more than 25 countries on the campus.
Curriculum & Courses The IEP offers six levels of instruction with an average of 23 hours of classroom instruction each week. Students are tested to determine what English Language skills they already possess, in listening comprehension, grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary , and speaking so that they can begin their instruction at an appropriately challenging level. Each term lasts approximately 8 weeks. Although mid-term entry is possible, we recommend coming at the beginning of each eight-week term. (See Current Calendar )
Elective Courses In addition to the courses in Listening, Reading, Writing, Grammar, and University Preparation (Academic Skills and Critical Listening ) there are elective courses which vary from term to term including: TOEFL Preparation (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Grammar for TOEFL), American Folklore, U.S. History, American Music, Pronunciation, English with Computers & the Internet, etc.
American Conversation Partner Program Intensive English Program students in Levels 4-6 Listening classes are doing something new. With the help of TIEP Instructors Judy Cleek and Glen Byrd, they are partnering with American students in regular curriculum courses at UT Martin. Both international and American students are introduced to the Program and receive some helpful cross-cultural information to prepare them for participating. Then, the partners meet each other and they continue to meet periodically during the semester. Some students agree to meet together for lunch and others prepare typical meals for each other at home.
Advanced TOEFL Preparation TIEP offers a complete level of advanced courses with a focus on building skills to improve TOEFL scores. The series of courses is primarily intended for advanced ESL students who have studied in developmental English courses previously yet still need a higher TOEFL score to enter a graduate program. (Graduate programs usually require a score of paper 525/CBT 197/ibt 71 or above.) TOEFL Preparation allows students to take advanced listening, reading, writing, and structure courses which aim at both test-taking strategies and further skill development.
Advanced GMAT Preparation The GMAT course is a special section offered for students who must take this test as a prerequisite to enter a graduate program in business. It focuses on the English skills of students while using test preparation materials covering the same concepts and questioning style used in the actual test. This course is offered as needed depending on enrollment.
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