Description:
The Basic English Program is designed for adult learners who want to learn the basic skills of the English language. We aim to provide participants with a rich learning experience through the development of fundamental and engaging language skills.
Program Details:
- Learn the fundamentals of the English language through activities.
- Use simple words and short sentences to describe everyday objects, people, and locations.
- Using Speaking and Listening activities, participants will be able to function and communicate confidently in an English-speaking environment.
- Read brief paragraphs, answer comprehension questions, and explore fundamental vocabulary words.
Application and Payment
- Submit Program Application
- Process Placement Test Payment registration. (Non-Refundable)
- Upon completion of placement test, you will receive a link to complete course fee payment via TouchNet.
- Participants must be 18 years or older.
- U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens should bring their birth certificate, resident alien card or employment authorization letter.
- The Basic English Program is not available for F-1 visa international students. However, international students may enroll in our Intensive or Semi-Intensive English Programs.
- Transfers to another session are not allowed without prior approval.
- In order to receive a refund of your registration fee, we require a written request emailed to li@utrgv.edu. The written request has to be emailed at least 3 business days prior to the start date of the course. Partial refunds are not available.
- It takes 5-7 business days to process refunds for credit/debit card payments.
- Before enrolling, new participants under the age of 22 must submit evidence of receiving the meningitis vaccine, booster shot (administered within the past five years), or evidence of exemption. Participants must provide proof of vaccination at least 10 days before the first day of the program.
Course Information
Dates:
August 25 - October 13, 2023
Duration:
8 Weeks
Times:
Fridays 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Session:
Fall I 2023
Modality:
Face-to-Face
Location:
Edinburg CESS Building
Brownsville St. Joseph Academy
Cost:
$ 399
* The early bird fee of $349 is valid until August 11, 2023.
* The refund deadline for the program is August 21, 2023
