PROGRAMS
Our teachers are qualified and highly experienced to teach English. Their specialized training focuses on effectively instructing international students. Courses are designed to meet the needs of those individuals who wish to improve their English for academic, personal, or professional reasons
Cal America Education Institute (CAEI) offers the following programs and courses:
– Business English
– Intensive English Language ( Beginner, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced, Academic)
– TOEFL‐iBT Test Preparation
Intensive English Language
Intensive English Language - Beginner
This program is designed for students who possess minimal English knowledge and skills. Classes in the program begin with an introduction and/or review of basic grammar and vocabulary structures, expressions, and short conversations. It develops into expanded vocabulary exercises, advanced sentence structuring, the use of idiomatic expressions, and extended conversations. Oral communication will be emphasized throughout the program.
Required Hours: 240
Intensive English Language - Intermediate
This program is designed for students who possess basic English knowledge and skills including the ability to speak acceptable conversational English. It is aimed to enhance vocabulary and sentence structuring skills while being able to develop more complex sentences and paragraphs. Communication skills, both oral and written, will be expanded through the use of a wider vocabulary and structuring of organizational grammar patterns. Students will be expected to develop and express more abstract thoughts and ideas through repetitive exercises. They will also begin reviewing
multicultural short stories and classic novels to increase cultural awareness and improved reading.
Required Hours: 240
Intensive English Language - High Intermediate
This program is designed for students who possess average English knowledge and skills and can carry on relatively interactive English conversations. It includes a brief review of grammar and vocabulary as well as speech intonations used in daily English conversations. Students will be engaged in more thorough exercises in the proper use of idioms both in written and oral communication. Assigned readings and video reviews will involve modern novels, TV clips, and films in order for the students to adapt to the recent changes in American culture and society.
Required Hours: 240
Intensive English Language - Advanced
This program is designed for students who possess above average English knowledge and skills with the intention to prepare for admission to U.S. colleges and universities. Modular lessons are conducted with the classroom setting to provide adaptive learning experience. Students will be exposed to various college-level instructional formats including essay compositions, research formats, speed reading, and basic presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on the mastery of listening skills and expanded speech communication skills.
Required Hours: 240
Intensive English Language - Academic
This program is designed for students with superior English knowledge and skills with prior experience in attending college and university-level classes in the United States. Students in this program intend to further enhance their current skills to an academic competency level. By the successful completion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate core competencies in grammar and vocabulary, written and oral presentations, technical writing, and speech writing and delivery.
Required Hours: 240
Business English
Business English
This course focuses on developing students’ skills in the key areas of business communication. The students will improve their skills in grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The students will learn about cross-cultural socializing in business environments; communicating via the telephone including setting up appointments as well as problem-solving and overcoming language barriers; presentation techniques; making meetings productive; developing strategies; and negotiating in English.
Required Hours: 240
TOEFL-iBT TEST PREPARATION
TOEFL-iBT Test Preparation
This preparation course provides a comprehensive overview of college‐level listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills needed to acquire a sufficient score on the Next Generation TOEFL iBT (internet‐based) exam for entry into colleges, universities, and/or various fields of employment. The course is comprehensive and covers essential vocabulary for the TOEFL IBT test, grammar, writing, speaking, pronunciation, articulation, stress, intonation, reading, and listening. With bi‐weekly assessments of test‐taking strategies and methods, the student will be able to develop a high level of English language fluency and ability to obtain a substantial TOEFL score.
Required Hours: 240