Programs: English Language Training Program for International Graduate Students - Fall 2011

We are delighted to advise you of the following opportunity to improve your English language skills this semester. Beginning on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, the Tufts University English Language Programs will be offering a Language Training Course for International Graduate Students, at no cost to participating students.

The program will be offered once per week during the fall semester and will begin on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. The program offers language instruction classes for 90 minutes per week that focus on writing and conversational skills in English. The program lasts for 10 weeks, and will meet on Tuesdays in Olin 116 from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm. Office hours will be held immediately after the class from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm so you can receive more personalized attention.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work on language skills in a collegial environment. There is a maximum enrollment of 16 students in the class and the students accepted into the program will come from the Department of Engineering. Post-doctoral candidates are also eligible.

The instructor for the course has an excellent background in professional language training programs and has been teaching English courses at Tufts University for the past five years.

Students will be selected based on availability. Particular consideration will be given to students currently working as Teaching Assistants (TA), or planning to become a TA in the fall of 2011. Most students will have a TOEFL score of between 550-630 (CBT 213-267 or iBT 80-109), but all are welcome to participate.

To apply, please submit the attached registration form to Kevin Paquette, Director, Tufts University English Language Programs at email Kevin.Paquette@tufts.edu. We are also asking that each applicant provide us with a cash $100 refundable deposit to ensure your spot in the course. This $100 will be refunded to you if you complete 8 out of 10 classes. This $100 can be paid directly to me in the Conference Bureau. My address is 108 Packard Avenue. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Paquette at telephone number (617) 627-3568.