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Elevate Your English Language Skills: PIE Short-Term Programs
Intensive English tailored for You
- Small Group Learning: Gain focused attention and personalized learning in our intensive programs.
- Achieve Your Goals: Choose from language improvement, cultural enrichment, or teacher training to fit your needs.
- Online or In-Person: Learn the way you want with our flexible program options.
Programs offered
Intensive English Accordion Closed
Many students and professionals want to expand their opportunities through improving their English in order to:
- Study at an English medium University
- Work abroad or at an international company
- Travel around the world
The PIE offers customized English courses in these areas:
- Reading & Writing
- Listening & Speaking
- Grammar and Vocabulary
- English for a Specific Purpose
- Engineering, Business, Hospitality, Film and Media
Program length, courses, and activities are customized to fit your group’s needs.
For more information, fill out our survey, or contact us at PIE.NAU@nau.edu
Teacher-training – English as a Medium of Instruction Accordion Closed
As more global educational institutions are using English as the language of instruction, teachers often have questions about effective teaching.
- What are effective ways to teach using the English language?
- How do I balance teaching content and language in my courses?
- How can I feel more confident teaching and communicating in English?
The PIE offers customized teacher training courses in these contexts:
Educational Contexts/Subjects
- Elementary, Secondary, University Teachers
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
- Teaching English as a Medium of Instruction
Teaching and Classroom Management
- Effective Lecturing
- Facilitating group discussion
- Balancing language and content
- Managing one-on-one interactions
- Providing spoken & written feedback
- Scaffolding assignments for understanding
- Improving spoken and written communication
- Creating rubrics & assessing learning and language outcomes
Modes of Instruction: Virtual or In-Person
Program length, courses, and activities are customized to fit your group’s needs.
For more information, view our informational flier, fill out our survey or contact us at PIE.NAU@nau.edu
English Immersion and Southwest Discovery Program Accordion Closed
The PIE is located in Northern Arizona, home to world famous attractions like the Grand Canyon, Lowell Observatory, Sedona, and neighboring several Native American nations. Come travel to Flagstaff, and immerse yourself in learning English while exploring the beauty and culture of America’s Southwest.
Activities/ Field Trips can include:
- Exploring National Parks including the Grand Canyon
- Touring Lowell Observatory, where Pluto was discovered
- Visiting cultural and artistic communities like Sedona
- Observe wildlife at the area’s nature reserves or zoos
- Taking in AZ’s incredible scenery from 12,000 ft
- Visiting a professional sports game in Phoenix
- Experience NAU’s expansive campus
Immerse yourself in an English-rich environment
Take conversation, grammar, presentation, and reading classes
Live on or off campus
Each program cost covers instruction, class materials, activities, housing, meals, and health insurance.
For more information, fill out our survey or contact us at PIE.NAU@nau.edu