THE ESL SERVICE COURSES

ESL courses, ranging from intermediate to advanced levels, are offered to help graduate or undergraduate students currently enrolled at UIUC acquire the academic English language skills they need in order to operate successfully within the university environment. Course placement is determined by the UIUC ESL Placement Test. In addition, courses are regularly provided for international teaching assistants to help them develop the language and oral proficiency skills they need to teach effectively at UIUC. Also, there is a course designed to introduce visiting international faculty to American English and culture. Specialized courses for international programs on campus are also designed on request. The ESL service courses are taught by graduate students and regular, full-time faculty, under the supervision of a member of DEIL's graduate faculty.