Written by Coordinator of Student Services, Bryan Roberts Every session the IEP Office works to create experiences for the students to enjoy and interact with the wonderful culture and natural beauty of the Bloomington area. Sometimes this is getting together to go bowling at the local IU Union building, to visit the local Farmer’s Market,… Read more »
Beautiful insights and exciting news from graduating IEP student, Cindy Mora
What is your name and where are you from? I’m Cindy Mora from Colombia. What made you interested in studying English with the IEP? I worked for many years in Colombia, and during my last job with a multinational energy company, I realized that to keep growing professionally, I really need to speak English. So,… Read more »
From teaching English in Japan to studying English in the United States – an IEP student’s journey
What brought you to the IEP? I am an English teacher in a public senior high school in Japan, and I wanted to improve my English proficiency level, especially my listening and speaking skills. Additionally, I was curious about living in a foreign country even though it was a short period. When it comes to… Read more »
An Interview with a Graduating IEP Student
Hi Chenhao! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Yes. My American name is Willy and I am from China, I’m currently 19 years old. What is your favorite thing about the IEP? My favorite thing in IEP is the good relationship between teacher and student. Teachers are really kind and patient to… Read more »
Dear IEP Students, I See Myself in You
My favorite part of my role as a staff member in the Intensive English Program is seeing my younger self reflected in you. Travel for second language study and acquisition has been a big part of my life, and I have so many memories of being in a new country, struggling to understand the people… Read more »
The History of the IEP: a pioneer in university-level ESL programming in the United States
Established in the summer of 1977, the Intensive English Program (IEP) at Indiana University (IU) is one of the longest standing intensive English language programs in the country. Housed on the historic IU Bloomington campus, which is rated one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States, IEP students have access to all… Read more »
A Course That Exceeded All Expectations
In MBA preparatory course, we had intensive English learning experience, 4 hours a day in class as well as daily homework, helping me get prepared before academic study in MBA begins. Before the English course started, I thought that it was only for improving my English skill that maybe I can learn on my… Read more »
A Letter from a Graduating Student – Congratulations Sharon!
“My name is Sharon Tial. I was a student at the I.E.P (Intensive English Program) in spring session 2023. This program has helped me improve a lot both in my English skill and self-confidence. Every class is taught by amazing, patient and helpful teachers. We learn grammar, reading, writing and communication skills, etc. Students can… Read more »
Welcome to the IU Intensive English Program Blog!
A Note from our Director, Tom Lewis As Interim Director of the IEP, and before that as a part-time instructor in the IEP since 2006, I have had the great pleasure of meeting students from all over the world who have come to Bloomington to study English. But a special treat for me has… Read more »