Levels of Study
Level 1 Basic
Emphasizes the development of reading skills, beginning the transition to utilizing academic and literary texts.
Emphasizes the development of paragraph writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques.
An overview of English idioms, American colloquial usage, and other specialized vocabulary for the academic classroom.
A grammar review for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech and sentence structures.
Level 2 Intermediate
A grammar intensive course for non-native speakers of English; course includes a study of parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.
Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts.
Emphasizes the development of academic essay writing skills in various styles using process writing techniques. Introduces research skills and proper APA format.
Level 3 Advanced
Emphasizes writing skills for academic purposes. Introduces academic vocabulary, research skills, plagiarism prevention as well as proper citation, and proper word choice for clear written communication
A communicative competency course emphasizing the improvement of listening skills, academic note taking, and proper pronunciation utilizing university-level academic content. Lab attendance required.
Emphasizes the development of academic reading skills, utilizing university-level academic and literary texts. Includes intensive grammar instruction including parts of speech, appropriate use of verb tenses, and complex sentence structures.
Contact Information
Dr. Karla Gonz谩lez • Associate Professor & Co-Interim Department Chair & Co-Interim Director, ESOL Programs
Modern Foreign Languages Department
kgonzalez@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4293
同城快约 Mail Box: 8376
Dr. Sharon Simpson • ESOL Assistant Director
ssimpson@umhb.edu • (254) 295-4948
900 College Street, Box 8376 • Belton, TX 76513
Page last updated December 08, 2023同城快约