Grace English Language Program
About Grace English Language Program
The program also incorporates these elements:
- aspects of American culture and its impact on foreign staff and students
- communication principles for a variety of language functions in different settings
- community-building activities with language immersion
Services
We offer the following services:
- Language placement through our iTEP Administration system
- English language training through our English Language Certificates
Language Placement Services
GELP offers language placement services for international applicants who intend to enroll in English seminary programs. These services are FREE. For more information, visit the Request Info or go to our iTEP page.
English Language Training
Grace English Language Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of a course, the student will be able to:
- Increase awareness of his/her English language ability and therefore develop effective strategies for enhancing language learning and mastery.
- Use principles in effective oral and written English communication to address communication challenges in academic, professional, and/or business settings.
- Gain familiarity with cultural aspects of the American academe, and efficiently use online/offline tools and resources in a remote classroom.
- Create lasting relationships within the Grace community through authentic English interactions with staff, professors, and students.
English Language Certificates
Academic English Certificate
ESG-042 Grammar and Rhetoric (3 units)
This course teaches complex grammatical structures applied in a variety of settings. Critical grammar items in the upper intermediate level are introduced. Language functions in writing are taught within an academic setting. Reading tasks in the advanced level are provided to accelerate development of target skills. This course is also an introduction to rhetoric and advanced academic writing.
ESR-033 Basic Academic Reading, Writing, and Study Skills For Distance Learning (3 units)
This course provides students with basic reading, writing, and study tools for academic success in a remote seminary learning environment. Students are introduced to online resources used in Grace while given the opportunity to develop academic reading, writing, and study skills in a distance learning setting.
Professional and Business English Courses
ESP-034 English Basics: A Grammar Refresher for Professionals (2 units)
This is a refresher on basic English items like grammar, word usage, intonation, pronunciation, and basic conversational skills. The course is a prerequisite for Conversational English and introduces special learning packets on ministry or workplace communication.
ESP-035 Conversational English: Speak Like a Pro! (2 units)
This is a course featuring a brief introduction to basic conversational skills for general and workplace communication. Principles of effective communication and effective communication styles are highlighted in the course.
Course Rates
Our GELP courses are:
- FREE for all international GSOT staff and students
- $20 per credit unit for seminary applicants
- $60 per 3-credit course (units credited to seminary applicants’ GELP certificate)
Connect With Us
We offer English language training to international seminary applicants and students. To be eligible for training, first-time seminary applicants can take the iTEP exam for FREE.