English for Speakers of Other Languages
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program serves all non-native speakers of English enrolled at Idaho State University. The ESOL Program offers a wide variety of assistance, e.g.,
- individual tutoring,
- workshops and courses in idioms,
- lecture comprehensions,
- American culture,
- pronunciation, grammar, and skills for conversation and discussion.
Our Focus
American language and culture for academic and professional purposes is our focus. The spoken language for academic, professional and social purposes is our specialty.
Our Goal
We help all non-native speakers of English enrolled at Idaho State University succeed in their undergraduate, graduate and training programs.
Our Students
Anyone enrolled at Idaho State University for whom English is not the primary language can request services. Our services are free of charge, except for-credit-courses (registered through the regular university registration system).
Our Director
Lynn Leonard has taught non-native speakers of English in Spain, Nigeria, and the USA. Lynn holds degrees and certifications from Southern Illinois University (Carbondale, IL); University of Ibadan, Nigeria; U. of Oslo, Norway; U. of London, England; Boston, MA; School for Teaching ESL (Seattle U). Lynn has also served as the advisor to the African Students Association at Idaho State University.
Ms. Leonard founded ESL/ESOL Program at Idaho State University in 1992 with a mission to serve all enrolled at Idaho State University for whom English is not the primary language. Since ESL/ESOL’s conception its importance on campus has grown significantly.
Our ESL/ESOL Offerings
- For-credit courses
- ESOL Workshops for Idaho State University students
- Workshops in ESL and cross cultural issues for ISU teachers/tutors/staff
- Cultural excursions
- One-on-one 60 minute individual appointments (as often as needed for assignments, projects)
- Accent Modification Assessments (AME) in cooperation with ISU Dept. of Speech Pathology and the Speech Clinic 11-1:00 Thursdays
- Individual self improvement plans
- International Teaching Assistant (ITA) support
- Competency assessments (for example, SPEAK)
- TOEFL practice for Graduate School Admission (score of 550 needed) and for retest score improvement
- GRE practice sessions
- Customized study of English for Special Purposes (ESP)
- Summer customized ESL for special groups
What Can We Do for You?
Put simply, if English is not your primary language, we can help you learn North American culture and language.