American Language and Cultural Institute (ALCI)
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Intensive English Program
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's ALCI intensive English program offers courses at all levels of English. We prepare you to communicate in English-speaking academic, social, and professional settings.
Your preparation for classroom success includes intensive English/ESL study with a personalized academic plan.
Your ALCI peers come from across the United States and the world. We encourage you to participate in UMass Dartmouth clubs, organizations, and student life.
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Study
Our intensive English program includes levels for beginner, intermediate, and advanced speakers of English.
Program description | Sample courses
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Live
710 acres on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts, between Providence, RI & Cape Cod—just 1 hour from Boston.
Fast facts about UMass Dartmouth
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Travel
Exciting student excursions, community involvement, and travel in New England with guided English/ESL instruction.
Program highlights
- a variety of courses and instructors
- exciting student excursions, community involvement, and travel in New England with guided English/ESL instruction.
- community involvement and travel in New England
- close work with instructors to create a personalized study plan
- 20-24 hours of classes per week, Monday through Friday
- intensive English study in the areas of writing, pronunciation, academic analysis
- technology-enhanced learning
About our faculty
ALCI faculty teach in the Department of English.
Our goal is to help you achieve your academic goals, and provide you with a rewarding international experience.
Program highlights
- a variety of courses and instructors
- exciting student excursions, community involvement, and travel in New England with guided English/ESL instruction.
- community involvement and travel in New England
- close work with instructors to create a personalized study plan
- 20-24 hours of classes per week, Monday through Friday
- intensive English study in the areas of writing, pronunciation, academic analysis
- technology-enhanced learning
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