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Intensive English Program

Where else can you study English, live in the birthplace of Buddy Holly (the true King of Rock-n-Roll) and meet the friendly people of West Texas? We invite you to join us at the IEP. Whether you are interested in learning English to study at an American university or learning English for your business career ... we can help you!

About Our Institution and Area

Texas Tech University, being located in Lubbock, is situated in the West Texas region of the legendary State of Texas. The people of the area are noted for being very friendly. The climate is usually mild, with mild winters and beautiful summers. The area also receives a great deal of sunshine, even during winter.

Texas Tech University offers an exciting, active campus life, with over 28,000 enrolled students, many from other nations. IEP students have many wonderful opportunities to meet Americans, make new friends, and constantly practice English. Plus, we're certain that your stay at Texas Tech in the Intensive English Program will also build memories that will last a lifetime.

Professional Instructors, Friendly Mentors

All CMLL Intensive English Program instructors are professionally trained and have worked extensively with international students from all over the globe. They are skilled in providing superb instruction in English as a Second or Other Language, and bring a uniquely personable character to our program. You will find them knowledgable, professional and friendly.

IEP Instructors - Summer IEP Instructors - Summer 2
Summer 2009 IEP Instructors: Left—Anna-Maria Karnes and David Britton; Above—Anna Morton, David Fraga, and Lindsey McDonald. All of these capable instructors are professionally associated with CMLL's Applied Linguistics/Second Language Studies Division.

Highlights of the IEP:

  • Feature a year-round program
  • 6 terms per year
  • Beginning to advanced levels
  • 20 class hours per week
  • AAIEP membership
  • TOEFL and Michigan Test available
  • Placement test given for new students

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More Information / Contact Us

Email us at IntensiveEnglish@ttu.edu. You can also contact us by telephone at (806) 742-3145, option 1, or by fax at (806) 742-3306. We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn English.

If you have comments or questions about this webpage, please send an e-mail message to intensiveenglish@ttu.edu.