Our IEP students have been exploring American poetry classics this session with Instructor Maddie Gashi. Please enjoy the following poems that experiment with form and spacing to complement the meaning or substance of the piece. The following poem was inspired by William Blake’s “The Tiger”. The Girl in the Green Dress by M.G, Green… Read more »
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IEP Students Explore Poetry with Instructor Maddie Gashi: Poetry Series Part 1
Once our IEP students reach higher levels of English comprehension and fluency, our instructors begin to push them to explore more creative uses of the language, deepening their comfort and linguistic agility. In Fall 2 of this year, students studied some poems from classic American literature, using some famous works as inspiration for their own… Read more »
Welcoming Peruvian Legal Faculty to Our Legal English Program
This past summer, collaborating with the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, the Intensive English Program had the pleasure of hosting a group of 8 legal faculty from the prestigious Pontifica Universidad Católica de Perú (PUCP) in Lima, Peru for a specialized 6 week Legal English program. As language educators, we’re always excited to see… Read more »
Building Fond Memories and a Strong Future with the IEP
What is your name and where are you from? My name is Rana Alturki, and I’m from Saudi Arabia. I’m a legal specialist, married, and a proud parent of an 18-month-old girl. I came to the US with the goal of improving my English skills and pursuing a master’s degree. It’s been an enriching journey,… Read more »
A hike to remember! Reflections on an IEP excursion to Griffy Lake Nature Preserve
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 »