ABOUT OUR PROGRAM:
The Graduate Student English as a Second Language Program at Northwestern University provides opportunities for international graduate students to improve their language proficiency for graduate study and professional development. Our instructors and tutors are Ph.D. students in the Department of Linguistics with extensive training in the sounds, structure, and use of English. We offer courses, one-on-one tutoring appointments, and preparation workshops for the Test of Spoken English and SPEAK exams. Northwestern University visiting scholars, research associates, faculty, and staff are also eligible to use our services when space is available. All of our services are offered on the Evanston campus and are free of charge.
OTHER ESL PROGRAMS AT NORTHWESTERN:
The School of Continuing Studies offers English as a Second Language courses for the general public through its Professional English Communication series (ESL for Professionals). These courses are designed for advanced learners of English in the business, medical, research, and academic communities. Whether you want to expand your career options or operate more effectively in your current area of expertise, these courses offer you the opportunity to enhance your spoken and written English abilities along side other members of the international community in a professional, business-oriented environment.
The International Summer Institute provides intensive language instruction and acculturation to international students admitted to a Ph.D. program at Northwestern in the summer before they begin coursework. Students are nominated by their admitting departments; this program is not open to the public. The program includes coursework, tutoring, an extensive calendar of social events, and special sessions devoted to integration into the academic community, including a one-day research conference.
The Speech and Language Clinic in the School of Communication offers accent reduction classes and one-on-one tutoring to members of the Northwestern community and the general public. Instructors are students and faculty in the Master in Speech Pathology program.
