Students may enroll in any or all of the courses. An academic writing course structured as a writing workshop. Allows students to work on their own ongoing writing projects. A conversation course exploring cultural issues relevant to studying and teaching in an American university. A tutor is available to all international graduate students for individual help on any aspect of English.
Students can make a regular weekly appointment, or stop by during drop-in hours.
Designed to increase familiarity, fluency, and practice time. The listserv NU-ESL is our electronic discussion group for international students involved in the ESL program. Its aim is to provide opportunities for an exchange about the university, about services and activities for students, and about the culture of the larger community. It offers our students a chance to spend more time in meaningful communication in English with other international and American students. Drawing on resources from across the university, the ISI will provide its participants with instruction in spoken and written English communication, acculturation to the American university research and teaching environment, and a broad-based orientation to Northwestern and the surrounding community.