• Spring International Language Center (SILC) at the University of Arkansas offers 25 hours per week of courses in English language and academic preparation for students preparing to enter this university or other competitive colleges and universities throughout the United States.
• Our faculty have Master's degrees in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, linguistics, and related fields of study. They have designed a rigorous curriculum which includes courses in Reading and Writing for Academic Purposes, Grammar, Listening, Pronunciation and Speaking skills.
• Support programs are offered for cross-cultural adjustment, stress and time management, and academic study skills.
• SILC has excellent computer and language lab facilities available for independent study and research on the Internet. Upon arrival, students will receive personal e-mail accounts with this university.
• Spring International students have full access to all of the University of Arkansas libraries, computer labs, recreational and health facilities.
• SILC also offers regularly scheduled cultural, social and recreational activities which include hiking, canoeing, picnics, theater and musical events. Students may also participate in our Conversation Partner program, have an academic advisor and be introduced to a colleague in their field.

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