THE
OHIO
STATE
UNIVERSITY
AMERICAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
English as a Second Language
Evening Courses
Autumn 2003 Spring 2004
The American Language Program at The Ohio State University offers English courses for those who
want to improve their English skills but who cannot study English full-time every weekday.
GENERAL INFORMATION
 Evenings, on the Ohio State University Columbus campus
 Length: Courses meet 5 hours per week for 5 weeks
 Fees: $375 (includes all books and related materials)
 Small class size (8-12 students), with an emphasis on communication, in-class practice, and
individual attention
 Classes are non-credit; a certificate is awarded for successful completion of each course
 Instructors have advanced training and extensive experience
 Courses will be canceled if enrollment is low (fees will be refunded in full)
COURSE OFFERINGS
Autumn 2003
 Improving Speaking Skills Pronunciation (intermediate to advanced)
 TOEFL Preparation: Listening and Writing (intermediate to advanced)
 Grammar Review: Focus on Tenses (intermediate to advanced)
 General English (all skills; elementary to intermediate)
Winter 2004 (subject to change)
 Improving Speaking Skills: Making Presentations (intermediate to advanced)
 TOEFL Preparation: Grammar and Reading (intermediate to advanced)
 Vocabulary Development: Words and Idioms for Everyday Use (elementary to intermediate)
 General English (all skills; elementary to intermediate)
Spring 2004 (subject to change)
 Improving Speaking Skills: Pronunciation (intermediate to advanced)
 English Grammar Review: Focus on Clauses (intermediate to advanced)
 Improving Writing Skills: Focus on Sentences and Paragraphs (elementary to intermediate)
 General English (all skills; elementary to intermediate)
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
 Complete the registration form; return it with a check or money order for course fees.
 Make checks payable to Ohio State University/ALP; cash and credit cards cannot be accepted.
 Mail or bring the registration form and payment to:
American Language Program/Ohio State University
60 Arps Hall / 1945 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1172
QUESTIONS? Call 614-292-1364 or e-mail alp@osu.edu; ask about the non-credit evening classes
The American Language Program is the only English program in central Ohio accredited by
UCIEP: Association of University and College Intensive English Program
Course Descriptions: Autumn 2003 - Spring 2004
American Language Program
The Ohio State University
English as a Second Language Non-credit Classes
Improving Speaking Skills: Pronunciation
Review the critical areas of English pronunciation. Learn about and practice the essential elements of
spoken English — vowel and consonant pronunciation, intonation, linking and blending, word stress,
sentence stress, and reductions.
Autumn 2003
6:00-8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, September 24-October 27
Spring 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 30-April 29
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
Improving Speaking Skills: Making Presentations
Develop your ability to make effective presentations in English. Review the strategies that can
improve your formal speaking skills. This class will provide you the opportunity to practice making
speeches and presentations, with helpful feedback from the instructor.
Winter 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 6-February 5
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
TOEFL Preparation: Listening and Writing
Prepare for the Computer-Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This course will
cover listening strategies and the fundamentals of essay sitting.
Autumn 2003
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, September 25-October 28
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
TOEFL Preparation: Grammar and Reading
Prepare for the Computer-Based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This course will
cover the grammatical structures and usage rules commonly tested by the TOEFL, and strategies to
improve reading speed and comprehension.
Winter 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 10-Mareh 11
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
English Grammar Review: Focus on Tenses
Review the full range of English verb tenses and modals, -with an emphasis on correct usage in both
writing and speech.
Autumn 2003
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 30-December 4
NOTE: No class on November 11 and 27; class will be held on November 12.
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
English Grammar Review: Focus on Clauses
Review and practice English clause structure to make your communication in English more accurate
and sophisticated: independent clauses, dependent clauses (adjectival, noun, and adverbial), and
gerunds and infinitives.
Spring 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, May 4-June 3
Proficiency level: Intermediate to advanced
Fee: $375
General English
Take your English to the next level. Intermediate General English provides instruction in all language
skills: listening, speaking, reading, -writing, grammar, and vocabulary. This class is designed for those
-who have an elementary to intermediate proficiency in English and -who are ready to become more
sophisticated speakers of English. Through extensive practice in class, participants will develop both
greater fluency and accuracy in the use of English and expand their understanding of English
vocabulary.
Autumn 2003
4:30-6:30 pm Mondays, 4:30-6:00 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, October 29-December 4
Note: No class on November 26 and 27
Winter 2004
4:30-6:30 pm Mondays, 4:30-6:00 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, February 9-March 11
Spring 2004
4:30-6:30 pm Mondays, 4:30-6:00 pm; Wednesdays and Thursdays, May 3-June 3
Note: No class on May 31; class will be held on June 1
Proficiency level: Elementary to intermediate
Fee: $375
Improving Writing Skills: Focus on Sentences and Paragraphs
Review the essentials of-writing clear and effective sentences and paragraphs. You -will practice using
English vocabulary and grammar as -well as basic organizational techniques to improve your written
English.
Spring 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, March 29-April 28
Proficiency level: Elementary to intermediate
Fee: $375
Vocabulary Development: Words and Idioms for Everyday Life
Expand your English vocabulary. Study and practice words and idiomatic expressions that are used in
our everyday living. This course will help you improve your listening skills as well as your speaking
and writing.
Winter 2004
6:00-8:30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, January 5-February 4
Note: No class on January 19; class will be held on January 20
Proficiency level: Elementary to intermediate
Fee: $375
American Language Program
Non-credit Courses Autumn 2003 - Spring 2004
REGISTRATION FORM
Submit a completed registration form and payment for the course fee (a check or money order, payable
to Ohio State University/ALP). Mail or bring the registration form and your check or money order to:
American Language Program/The Ohio State University
60 Arps Hall
1945 North High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1172
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The American Language Program office is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday.
Cash and credit cards are not accepted for payment of course fees.
The deadline for refund of fees is the Friday before the class begins.
You will receive confirmation of your enrollment and location of the class via e-mail, fax, or
surface mail. You will also receive information about parking on campus.
Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Family name
First name
Middle Name
Mailing address: ____________________________________________________________
Street address
Apartment number
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City
State
Zip code
Telephone: ________________ E-mail: ________________________________________
Native language: ______________ Sex: _____ male _____female
I wish to register for the following courses. I understand that the deadline for refund of fees is the
Friday before the first class meeting.
FEES
Autumn 2003
Improving Speaking Skills: Pronunciation
TOEFL Preparation: Listening and Writing
Grammar Review: Focus on Tenses
General English (all skills)
Winter 2004
Improving Speaking Skills: Making Presentations
TOEFL Preparation: Grammar and Reading
Vocabulary Development: Words and Idioms for Everyday Use
General English (all skills)
Spring 2004
Improving Speaking Skills: Pronunciation
English Grammar Review: Focus on Clauses
Improving Writing Skills: Focus on Sentences and Paragraphs
General English (all skills)
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