Hybrid English & Leadership Immersion Program

English language and leadership are power. Today, there is a need to communicate in a global society where English is a prerequisite to gaining power in an ever-changing, interconnected world. At the same time, leadership and interpersonal skills are the keys to success in life. The English and Leadership Immersion Program delivers an immersive experience that activates these powerful tools through living and learning communities.

Gain important leadership skills through dynamic group projects and workshops, emotional intelligence training, and opportunities to gain a wider perspective of the world by interacting with people from around the world. Packing over 100 hours of immersion experience into four weeks, the program delivers measurable results in a very short time.

Participants will receive a score at the end of the program, based on the CEFR parameters.

Program Hours: Over 100 (including academic courses and immersion activities)

Admission Requirements: Oral Placement Interview will be conducted by MSU representatives and are required for admission.

Program Objectives

The main goal of the program is to develop participants’ overall English skills, with a strong emphasis on oral skills, so they can increase their English by one-half of a CEFR (Common European Framework fo Reference for Languages) level. This means participants with A2 English skills will be closer to A2+ and B1+ participants will be closer to B2 when they leave.

In addition to CEFR levels, participants will improve their written skills for academic purposes, develop their oral interaction skills and fluency to communicate confidently with speakers from any country, and receive an experience of diversity and inclusivity with cultures from around the world.

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Sample Weekly Schedule

Week	Modality	Courses	Hours
Week 1	Zoom	Online Program Orientation and Introduction to Global Leadership Conversation Circles	15 hours
Week 2	Zoom	Building English Connections Global Leadership Workshop Conversation Circles	18 hours
Week 3	In-Person	Building English Connections Global Leadership Workshop Conversation Circles Internship Class	22 hours
Week 4	In-Person	Building English Connections Global Leadership Workshop Internship Class Conversation Circles Cambridge English Test (Linguaskills) Program Completion Ceremony	22 hours

Conversation Circles: A time of open dialogue between our program participants and MSU / Springfield community members, this part of our program is key to developing students’ speaking and listening fluency and confidence. Meets twice a week for an hour each time.

Building English Connections: This integrated general English skills course is offered at levels A2 and B1 only. Students will gain fluency and accuracy using English in authentic situations with interactive lessons and engaging class activities. Meets two hours per day, Monday – Friday, for a total of 10 hours per week.

Global Leadership Workshop: Students will learn fundamental leadership skills such as emotional intelligence, clear communication / public speaking, strengths-based leadership, and building effective teams. They will also explore issues that are currently impacting all areas of life due to globalization. Students will make a final presentation to demonstrate what they have learned in this course. Meets Monday / Wednesday / Friday for two hours, for a total of six hours per week.

Internship Class: This class meets twice per week for two hours each time. Each class session includes a field trip to a local business or NGO in order for students to learn more about leadership and how community engagement plays a role in building a successful community. Students will also meet their instructor for previewing, debriefing, and reflection before and after each trip.