Ling Institute

US Ling Institute Intensive English Program offers an integrated and communicative approach to promoting language proficiency skills. Classes are prepared with interactive lessons to develop each of the four language skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) and the three systems of language (vocabulary, grammar, and usage/idioms). Each le... vel has an expected group of objectives and outcomes that build the basis (i.e. serve as a prerequisite) for the next levels instruction, thus ensuring a systematic and sequential educational methodology. US Ling offers the following eight levels of language instruction, each with its corresponding educational objectives. This course builds essential speaking patterns, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, and helps with basic cultural orientation. Students learn to form correct speech patterns and write sentences in simple verb forms in affirmative, interrogative, and negative structures, basic nouns, pronouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Through an integrated communicative approach to language acquisition, students continue to build their vocabulary and use speech patterns and situational grammar structures in short dialogues and role-plays. When learning grammar, they will focus on progressive verb forms and practice pronunciation patterns, learning to understand and participate in basic casual conversation to survive in the environment of the target language. The integrated approach at the intermediate level further advances students understanding and use of English in speaking, grammar, and writing. The intermediate course will gradually increase students vocabulary and bridge the gap between knowing the grammar structures and using them in context. At intermediate levels, students will learn to use grammar structures more accurately, meaningfully, and appropriately. The material for the intermediate level covers subject/verb agreement, the use of the perfect form, modals, and clauses. A wide variety of communicative activities will provide opportunities for ...Read More