International Teaching Assistants Program

FAQs for Students

I need to take one of the EAP classes. Which one is the best for me?

Placement in some classes is based on SPEAK scores. You can follow the guidelines below:

Courses	SPEAK Scores
EAP 4830 I & II – Spoken English	40 or below
EAP 4831 –Advanced Spoken English & Classroom Training	45
EAP 4832 – Pronunciation	N/A
EAP 5860 I & II – Advanced English Practice	N/A (contact instructor)

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Maria Beatriz Mendoza at mmendoza@admin.fsu.edu.

Are all classes offered every semester?

Some classes are offered every semester. The table below shows the usual schedule for the academic year. However, this schedule is subject to change depending on the level and needs of students in our program. The number of sections offered also varies.

Fall	Spring	Summer
EAP 4830- I Spoken English for ITAs -Communication Skills EAP 4831 Advanced Spoken English & Classroom Training for ITAs EAP 4832 Pronunciation for ITAs	EAP 4830 – II Spoken English for ITAs - Advanced Communication Skills (if needed) EAP 4831 Advanced Spoken English & Classroom Training for ITAs EAP 4832 Pronunciation for ITAs EAP 5860 – I Advanced English Practice -Academic Language Skills for International Graduate Students	EAP 4831 (if needed) Advanced Spoken English & Classroom Training for ITAs EAP 4832 Pronunciation for ITAs EAP 5860 – II Advanced English Practice -Grammar-in-use for International Graduate Students

I am not a TA. Could I enroll in one of the EAP classes?

Priority is given to TAs, but graduate students who are interested in improving their English are allowed to take the EAP classes. Seats are more limited in the Fall, but there are usually more seats available in the Spring and Summer sessions. If you are interested in taking a class, please contact Dr. Maria Beatriz Mendoza at mmendoza@admin.fsu.edu.

I am not a TA at the moment, but may teach in the future. How can I improve my English?

Do not wait until you are appointed a TA or are offered an assistantship to work on your English. The sooner you start, the easier it will be to make progress. Try to interact with colleagues and classmates in English as much as possible, read in English and attend activities where you have to speak English. If you can, take one of the EAP classes.