IDIOMA INGLÉS

Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7:
BEGINNER, BASIC I, BASIC II, INTERMEDIATE I, INTERMEDIATE II, ADVANCED I, AND ADVANCED II.
80 hours per level
Centro de Educación Continua uses the Interchange English for International Communication book series for most basic levels. Each course has an integrated, multi-skills syllabus that links grammar, communicative functions, and topics through carefully organized and sequenced units. The syllabus also contains the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, as well as pronunciation and vocabulary. Each level is carefully graded, with a gradual progression of teaching items and
frequent reviews.

Levels 8, 9, 10, and 11:
ACADEMIC I, ACADEMIC II, ACADEMIC III, AND ACADEMIC IV.
80 hours per level

Academic courses are designed for students in the final stages of their English training. Students will, after completing the courses, have a good command of English grammar and vocabulary and have achieved competence in the four essential language skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Materials for study have been selected from a wide range of subjects and topics. Students will be required to demonstrate the following skills:

• the comprehension of spoken English, particularly in academic contexts;
• a critical understanding of written English, including excerpts from books and articles on academic subjects;
• an ability to express ideas and opinions in writing with clarity and fluency;
• an ability to express ideas and opinions orally with accuracy and resourcefulness;
• an enhanced understanding of North American, British, and other cultures; and,
• specific improvements in English needed to do well on the Proficiency exam.

Sufficiency in English Certificate:
Each student who has passed level 7 or higher with a minimum grade of 83% is eligible to take the Sufficiency Exam, which he/she must pass with a minimum grade of 73% in order to obtain a Sufficiency in English Certificate.

Proficiency in English Certificate:
Students who have passed Level 11, 12, 13, or 14 with a minimum grade of 73% are eligible to take the Proficiency Exam. Candidates must pass the exam with a minimum grade of 73% in order to obtain a Proficiency in English Certificate.

Level 12: Effective Speaking
This course is designed to teach students the oral communication skills they need in order to achieve their college and career objectives. All students will deliver to the class short talks designed to inform, persuade, and instruct. Students will collaborate frequently in pairs or small groups to provide opportunities for oral communication.

Level 13: Intensive Writing
This course is designed for individuals with a high level of proficiency in English and is ideal for those who use English to communicate in the workplace or wish to work or study abroad. The curriculum is focused on the elements of writing according to the academic standards of North America. Students are required to write four formal essays while also completing some in-class writing. Class time is devoted to advanced reading, discussion, and dynamic activities designed to help students improve all of their language skills.

Level 14: Preparation for the TOEFL® ibt
This course is open to students who have completed Superior Writing or have passed the Proficiency exam. In this course students will be familiarized with the TOEFL exam through sample tests and other resources. This course will emphasize the integration of all aspects of English such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking.