Professional English Communication Series
Enhance your ability to utilize the English language effectively in professional contexts through our Professional English Communication series. Developed in consultation with the Department
of Linguistics at Northwestern University, this series of
ESL courses offers international professionals the opportunity
to develop both linguistic skills and cultural strategies
for success. Our flexible learning environments allow participants
to tailor their ESL coursework to suit their specific needs.
Through language activities, lectures, guided practice, simulations,
and group projects, participants will become more proficient
at handling communicative tasks in dynamic business, medical,
and academic environments.
Program Audience
These courses are designed for advanced learners of English
in the business, medical, research, and academic communities. The English language courses go beyond teaching basic English grammar.
Whether you want to expand your career options or operate
more effectively in your current area of expertise, these
ESL classes 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.
Courses Offered
- Pronunciation
for Professionals
Learn to hear and produce the sounds and rhythms of
American English, including intonation, linking, word stress,
and articulation, with a special focus on business terminology
- Business
Writing
Learn to use written English to effectively communicate
in both formal and informal contexts
- Negotiating
in English
Develop strategies for persuasive negotiation in the
American workplace through simulated negotiations to build
confidence at increasing levels of difficulty
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites, but for the purposes of appropriate
placement, we encourage participants to take advantage of
our optional proficiency testing.
Custom Programs The School of Continuing Studies works with corporate
partners to develop
custom Professional English programs to meet their specific needs. This program
can be held at your company location.
Northwestern
Excellence
- Northwestern
University is a preeminent university recognized internationally as a hallmark of academic excellence.
- School of Continuing Studies programs provide students with exceptional opportunities for intellectual, professional and personal growth.
- SCS instructors bring outstanding academic credentials and relevant professional experience to the classroom to create a highly interactive, collaborative, and challenging learning environment.
- SCS students study with peers who have rich, diverse backgrounds and can provide lifelong learning connections.
Course Information
Professional English Communication courses meet 3 hours
per week for 10 weeks, with new courses starting in fall,
winter,
spring, and summer. Courses are conveniently offered at our
Chicago campus. Evening courses are offered
to suit the needs of busy professionals.
Registration information, schedules and detailed course descriptions
can be found on the Professional
English Communication course listings page.
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