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Programs Learn more about our three-week Summer Intersession program! >> The Intensive English Program prepares students to continue in an academic program at either the University of Dayton or another university of their choice. Through a combination of individual attention, intense English language study and immersion in the American culture, students are equipped with the skills needed to be successful in an academic program on an American campus. Every term, courses are offered in: grammar reading and writing listening and speaking Special courses are also offered in TOEFL preparation, writing skills, the dynamics of the American classroom, research paper writing, and pronunciation. Testing and placement Students take a placement test upon their arrival to campus. The test examines the students' capabilities in listening, composition, reading and grammar. Students are also interviewed to test their speaking level. Results of the test determine the student's placement in the appropriate course level. Level one: Beginning level for students with no knowledge of English. Level two: Students have some basic knowledge of English. The student understands English and can be understood with difficulty. Level three: Intermediate level for the student who can understand and read with some ease, but makes frequent mistakes in writing and speaking. Student has knowledge of some grammatical structures. Level four: High intermediate level for the student who can read and understand with ease but makes occasional mistakes in writing and spelling. Student has control over many grammatical structures. Level five: Advanced level for the student who has control over grammatical structures and makes few writing and spelling mistakes, but lacks full fluency.

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