ELP Online Registration
Spring Quarter 2025 Information on Services
Our services are exclusively for international students and scholars currently enrolled or employed at Northwestern University. For resources for the general public, please see our English Learner Resources page.
- Instructional Modality (in-person vs. remote) for ELP services offered in Spring Quarter 2025:
- Group Classes (LING 380) will be held in-person on the Evanston campus during Spring Quarter 2025.
- Individual Instruction (LING 482) & Supported Online Speech & Language Training (LING 483) will be held remotely during Spring Quarter 2025.
- Additional ELP Services (Office Hours, Language Table Sessions, Small Group Instruction & Practice, etc.) will be held remotely during Spring Quarter 2025 unless otherwise indicated.
- Registration for all ELP services will begin on March 31, 2025 for PhD/MFA/TGS Masters students and Postdoctoral Fellows.
- Registration ELP services are provided according to the following prioritized registration groups: 1) PhD/MFA students, 2) Postdocs, and 3) TGS Masters students.
- Registration for Northwestern Affiliates begins the week of April 7, 2025.
- Northwestern Affiliates are defined as any member of the Northwestern University community who is not a PhD, MFA, TGS Masters student, or Postdoctoral Fellow
REGISTRATION LINKS
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LING 380-20 Spoken English for Nonnative Speakers of English (Group Class - "Fluency, Intonation, & Listening") * In-person Tuesdays/Thursdays, 4:30-5:50 PM, Kresge Hall Room 2335* Course registration via ELP Registration system. |
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LING 380-21 Spoken English for Nonnative Speakers of English (Group Class - "Improv (Improvisation) for English Communication") * In-person Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30-5:50 PM, TECH Institute Room M349* Course registration via ELP Registration system. |
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LING 381-20 Written English for Nonnative Speakers of English (Group Class - "Academic Writing for Graduate Students") * In-person Wednesdays, 6:00-7:20 PM, TECH Institute Room M349* Course registration via ELP Registration system. |
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LING 482-0 (multiple sections) Individual Speech and Language Instruction for Nonnative Speakers of English: * Remote via Northwestern ZOOM, session times vary * Course registration via Google Form & ELP Registration system. Note - Registration for this service is a 2-step process. Follow-up is required to complete the registration process for this service. |
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LING 483-20 Supported Online Speech & Language Training for Nonnative Speakers of English * Asynchronous (work on your own time, meeting weekly requirements) * Course registration via ELP Registration system |
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Instruction & Practice Small Groups: * Remote via Northwestern ZOOM, groups meet weekly for one hour * Course registration via Google Form. Small Group sessions will tentatively begin in Week 2 of Spring Quarter 2025 (depending on enrollment). |
Spring Quarter 2025 Group Class (Descriptions)
Group Class #1 "Fluency, Intonation, & Listening" (Tues/Thur 4:30-5:50 PM, Kresge Hall RM 2335, Instructor: Dr. Jen Alexander)
Are you interested in learning to effectively understand, and speak, American English? In particular, are you interested in improving your overall fluency, as well as your perception and production of American English prosody (e.g., rhythm, intonation, word stress, linking and reduction)? If so, you're in the right place!
This course is the second in the LING 380: Pronunciation series. Our focus is on improving both your receptive (listening) and expressive (production) English skills. We will aim to increase your fluency by working on these aspects of spoken-English prosody. We will also practice strategies for improving your comprehension of conversational and rapid speech. By honing these skills, you will be able to communicate more effectively with native-and non-native listeners alike.
Group Class #2 "Improv (Improvisation) for English Communication" (Mon/Wed 4:30-5:50 PM, Tech RM M349, Instructor: Dr. Tami Wysocki-Niimi)
This interactive course uses the principles of improvisation to improve students' communication in English-speaking contexts. This is not a performance class, and no experience is required. In this class, we will learn the basic principles of improv through group games, discussion, and personal reflection, building new skills week by week. Over time, students will learn how to overcome “analysis paralysis" and will develop the ability to make quick decisions and respond spontaneously, based on attention to the environment and their classmates. Students will develop confidence in their ability to communicate and collaborate with others and develop trust in their ability to successfully handle communication challenges that they encounter in their personal, academic, and professional lives.
Group Class #3 "Academic Writing" (Wed 6:00-7:20 PM, Tech RM M349, Instructor: Dr. Tami Wysocki-Niimi)
Effective writing is essential for a successful academic career. This course supports non-native English-speaking students and post-doctoral researchers in developing their writing skills across various academic genres. Through a combination of direct instruction, guided practice, and peer feedback, students will refine the mechanics of English sentences and paragraphs, as well as the overall structure and clarity of their writing.
The course follows a workshop format, where student work is regularly reviewed and discussed to foster collaborative learning. Assignments are designed to help students strengthen their writing skills while engaging with their research and personal interests. In addition, we will explore the role of generative AI in academic writing, discussing its potential benefits and limitations. Regular feedback and active participation are key components of the learning process. Progress in written English will be assessed through participation, revisions, and demonstrated improvement over the course.
Spring Quarter 2025 Instruction & Practice Small Group (Description)
Group #1 "Conversation Skills" (Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 AM, Remote via Northwestern ZOOM, Instructor: Ms. Elizabeth Docel)
In this weekly small group session, you will learn conversation skills to use socially and when networking in your fields. We will discuss and practice strategies for small talk, introducing yourself and your research area, asking and answering questions, and common American-English conversational words and phrases. By the end of the quarter, you will feel more confident to speak and listen in conversations with your peers and members of your field.
REGISTRATION DATES
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Dates |
ELP Service |
Registration Group |
Advanced Group-Class Registration, Group 1 |
2/24/25 - 3/16/25 |
Group Class (LING 380-20): Fluency, Intonation, & Listening Group Class (LING 380-21): Improv (Improvisation) for English Communication Group Class (LING 381-20): Academic Writing for Graduate Students |
PhD/MFA students |
Advanced Group-Class Registration, Group 2 |
3/17/25 - 3/30/25 |
Group Class (LING 380-20): Fluency, Intonation, & Listening Group Class (LING 380-21): Improv (Improvisation) for English Communication Group Class (LING 381-20): Academic Writing for Graduate Students
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PhD/MFA/TGS masters students |
Add/Drop Week Registration, Group 3 |
3/31/25 - 4/6/25Registration begins at 10:00 AM CST (GMT -5) on 3/31/25 |
Group Class (LING 380-20): Fluency, Intonation, & Listening Group Class (LING 380-21): Improv (Improvisation) for English Communication Group Class (LING 381-20): Academic Writing for Graduate Students Individual Instruction (LING 482) Supported Online Speech & Language Training (LING 483) Instruction & Practice Small Groups |
PhD/MFA/TGS masters students, Postdoctoral Fellows |
Affiliate Registration, Group 4 |
4/7/25 - 4/11/25 |
Supported Online Speech & Language Training (LING 483) Instruction & Practice Small Groups |
Northwestern Affiliates |
* Registration for Individual Instruction (LING 482) are provided according to the following prioritized registration groups: 1) PhD/MFA students, 2) Postdocs, and 3) TGS Masters students.