This program offers semi-intensive courses in English as a Second Language. Classes are scheduled in the evenings to accommodate the busy schedules of interested clients who work during the day.
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Course and Level Descriptions
Two semi-intensive courses address all language skill areas: grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary. Three levels of each course are offered.
Courses
- Understanding and Using Written English: This course concentrates on the development of reading, writing, and grammar skills, as well as vocabulary development.
- Understanding and Using Spoken English: This course concentrates on the development of listening, speaking, and pronunciation skills.
Levels*
- English I (Beginner to High Beginner): Students in these courses work on developing the basic English skills they need to improve the quality of their daily lives in the U.S. Instruction focuses on all skill areas: grammar, listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation and vocabulary. Lessons are presented in “real life” contexts such as shopping, writing letters and e-messages, using the telephone and reading schedules, instructions, labels, and advertisements (45 hours).
- English II (Low Intermediate to Intermediate): Students in these courses work on further developing and applying their knowledge of English grammar, pronunciation listening, reading, and pronunciation skills in increasingly diverse situations. Students work with textbooks and “real life” materials such as newspapers and video clips (45 hours).
- English III (High Intermediate to Advanced): Students study and apply rules of English pronunciation and English grammar as they explore various topics such as cultural differences, the environment and the family. Students work on improving reading, conversation, grammar, writing, listening comprehension and vocabulary skills while working with textbooks, articles from newspapers, audiocassettes and videocassettes (45 hours).
*A minimum enrollment of five students is required for each course to be offered.
Dates & Times
Dates and Times
The upcoming sessions for the Evening Program will be as follows:
| Start Date | End Date | No Classes (holidays) |
| August 26, 2019 | November 4, 2019 | September 2 October 21, 23 |
| November 6, 2019 | January 27, 2020 | November 27 December 23, 25, 30 January 1, 20 |
| January 29, 2020 | March 30, 2020 | No holidays |
| April 1, 2020 | June 3, 2020 | May 25 |
| September 9, 2020 | November 9, 2020 | No holidays |
| November 11, 2020 | January 27, 2020 |
Special notes:
- No classes are held on dates when the University is closed for holidays and inclement weather.
- Classes will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays unless otherwise indicated. Subject to change based on availability of instructor.
| Courses | Times |
| Written and Spoken English | 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
| Written English only | 7 p.m. to 8:10 p.m. |
| Spoken English only | 8:20 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. |
Placement tests are given on the first night of each session. Students are required to arrive at the ELI (318 South College Avenue) at 7 p.m. for testing.
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Prices
Prices
The following prices are valid for each session attended from August 2018 to August 2019.
| Course | Price 2019-2020* |
| Written and Spoken English | $727 |
| Written English only | 413 |
| Spoken English only | 413 |
| Books** | 75 |
**This is the maximum amount that you will be asked to spend if your teacher requires a book. Your instructor will inform you of what text will be used (if any) and it is the students’ responsibility to buy it themselves.
Au Pair Prices
The following prices are valid for each session attended from August 2018 to August 2019 for Au Pairs.
| Course | Price 2019-2020* |
| Written and Spoken English | $540 |
| Written English only | 311 |
| Spoken English only | 311 |
| Books | 75 |
*Prices for the 2018-2019 Academic Year are valid through July 31, 2020. Prices are in US dollars and are subject to change without notice.
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Requirements
Au Pair Program Requirements
In addition to registering for English I, II or III courses (as described above), au pair students must also register for a 35 hour independent study project.
As part of their independent study, au pairs enrolled in the evening courses work with their instructor to develop a proposal to address cultural or work-related topics, such as:
- American film
- American cuisine
- American culture
- Education and child psychology
The project must involve outside research, participation in community functions (such as film festivals, theatre productions, county fairs, or craft fairs), and a presentation to the Evening Class on some aspect of the study.
Independent projects may require the student to create, conduct, and analyze surveys of Americans as part of their research.
Independent studies require au pairs to devote a minimum of 4 hours per week to the project, in addition to any homework assigned as part of the English I, II, or III class.
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Contact Us
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ELI Admissions
Phone: 302-831-2674 | Fax: 302-831-6765 | Email: ud-eli@udel.edu
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