University of Texas English Courses in Austin

Esl Services, University Of Texas:
At University of Texas, Austin, you will study English in the stimulating academic environment of one of the leading universities in the US. Our experienced, dedicated, and professional teachers know how to guide you to reach your potential. Every faculty member has a graduate degree and speaks at least one foreign language. All have taught, traveled, or lived outside the US. They are willing and able to help you make a transition from your country to the US.

The ESL Services at UT Austin offers two types of English programs: AEP (Academic English Program) and ELP (English Language Program). Also offered are elective courses such as Pronunciation classes and TOEFL, GRE, GMAT preparation courses.

AEP (Academic English Program)
If you plan to enter a Master's or Ph.D. program at The University of Texas at Austin or another university in the United States, AEP is designed for you. Your classmates will already hold at least an undergraduate degree and have definite academic goals. AEP serves people with low-intermediate, intermediate, high-intermediate, and advanced English proficiency.

In addition to expanding your language skills, AEP specifically prepares you for graduate study. You will be trained to lead and participate in seminars, work effectively in a team, understand complex, fast-paced lectures, write documented academic papers, read a variety of authentic materials, and give presentations.

In order to quickly prepare you for graduate work in English, your classes will meet five days a week with daily homework. Classes meet for a total of 18 hours weekly. AEP courses concentrate on the areas of academic writing, listening/speaking, reading/discussion, and grammar/idioms. Classes have an average of 11 to 12 students. We make every effort to individualize your learning experience.

ELP (English Language Program)
If you need to expand your English for communication, study, business, or pleasure, ELP is designed for you. ELP students include undergraduates, visiting scholars, business people, and family members of UT faculty and students. ELP students can choose intensive or part-time study, depending on their visa status. We offer 6 levels of instruction, from mid-beginning to advanced. Classes have an average of 11 to 12 students.

Intensive study in the ELP Program includes the four core courses shown below. Classes meet 5 days a week for a total of 18 hours weekly. There will be daily homework. You may register for any of the core courses or elective courses to suit your language needs or your schedule. Core courses meet 4.5 hours a week and will have daily homework. Elective courses meet 4 hours a week.

Core ELP Courses
- Listening and Speaking - Communicate more comfortably in a variety of settings, from informal conversations to formal presentations.
- Reading and Discussion - Improve your comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, and develop your vocabulary, discussion skills, and reading speed.
- Writing - Express yourself more effectively in academic and non-academic writing, with work on content, accuracy, and organization.
- Grammar and Idioms - Increase your accuracy in spoken and written contexts, and learn idiomatic expressions common in U.S. English.