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Central Washington University
Office of International Studies and Programs
Hebeler Hall 102
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7408
UESL offers 20 hours a week of academic English instruction in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students are prepared with the skills that they need to study in an American university.
There are five levels of instruction in the UESL Program:
Level 1 — Beginning
Level 2 — Low Intermediate
Level 3 — Intermediate
Level 4 — High Intermediate
Level 5 — Advanced
New UESL students are given a level check during Student Orientation at the beginning of each quarter and are assigned to a level based on this assessment. Students may request a placement review at the beginning of the 2nd week.
Depending on enrollment, two levels may be taught in the same classroom by the same instructor. For example, levels 1 and 2 may be combined to levels 1/2.
Program Level Outcomes for UESL
There are 4 core courses in the UESL Program:
Oral Communication
Grammar
Reading
Writing
Students in level 5 take an elective such as test preparation or academic skills preparation instead of grammar.
Each class meets for 1 hour from Monday to Friday for a total of 20 hours a week of instruction.
UESL Guide to Levels
What is your level? Look at the descriptions below to figure out what level you might be. Remember that you will be given a level check when you arrive and the level check will determine your level. These descriptions are just to help you make your plans.
True Beginner
Please note that the UESL Program does not have a beginning level course. Beginning level means students with no English language knowledge.
Level 1 — Beginning
Students in level 1 have usually studied English in high school and already have some English basics. Level 1 students know the alphabet, basic words and grammar.
Are you level 1? Level 1 students can say and write:
Level 2 — Low Intermediate
Students in level 2 have studied English before. Level 2 students know how to write a simple paragraph and can have a simple conversation in English.
Are you level 2? Level 2 students can:
Level 3 — Intermediate
Students in level 3 have studied English before in high school and beyond. Some have used English abroad. Level 3 students know how to write a paragraph and can have a conversation in English. Level 3 students can read simple books and newspaper articles on familiar topics
Are you level 3? Level 3 students can:
Level 4 — High Intermediate
Students in level 4 have studied English before in high school and beyond. Many level 4 students have been abroad or used English for work. Level 4 students know how to write a simple essay and can have a conversation in English. Level 4 students can read simple books and newspaper articles on many topics.
Are you level 4? Level 4 students can:
Level 5—Advanced
Students in level 5 have studied English before in high school and beyond (university or private lessons). Many level 5 students have been abroad or have used English for work. Level 5 students know how to write an essay and do not have any problems with every day conversation in English. Level 5 students can read books and newspaper articles on many topics.
Are you level 5? Level 5 students can:
Weekly schedule:
All UESL classes are held on the CWU campus in Ellensburg. Students move to different buildings on campus, just like other CWU students. UESL students can start class as early as 8am and end class at 4:50pm.
A typical schedule may look like this:
Time | Monday to Friday |
9:00-9:50 | Oral Communication |
10:00-10:50 | Grammar |
11:00-12:50 | Study Break/Lunch |
1:00-1:50 | Reading |
2:00-2:50 | Writing |
A typical quarter schedule looks like this:
Week | Activity |
1 | Orientation and Start of Classes |
2 | Welcome Party |
5 | Mid-term Exams |
10 | Last week of classes |
11 | Finals |
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