ESL helps students improve their proficiency in English language for use in an academic context in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course will focus on: Listening to, responding to, and taking notes on spoken English, especially in an academic context; Pronunciation, discussion and public speaking practice, with emphasis on skills expected in an academic setting; Emphasis on academic vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills needed in college coursework; Emphasis on academic vocabulary, grammar and writing skills needed in college coursework.

In this course, students continue to improve their proficiency in English language for use in an academic context in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course will focus on: Listening to, responding to, and taking notes on spoken English, especially in an academic context; Pronunciation, discussion and public speaking practice, with emphasis on skills expected in an academic setting; Emphasis on academic vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills needed in college coursework; Emphasis on academic vocabulary, grammar and writing skills needed in college coursework.

This course gives students flexibility as to what aspect of Academic English they would like to work on. The focus can be on academic and professional English reading and writing skills, listening and speaking with public presentations, or enhancing academic English vocabulary. This course can be taken concurrently with an ESL course (4 credits) or on its own. This course is recommended for, but not limited to, short-term non-degree seeking students and visiting scholars as well as students who wish to join a part of an ESL course (4-credit course).