English Language Programs is excited to offer two types of language table events: 1) Just Thinking Out Loud Livestream Listening Events & 2) Something to Talk About Language Table Events. Both events are offered throughout fall, winter, and spring quarters each academic year, and they are open to all members of the Northwestern community.
Our Just Thinking Out Loud Livestream Listening events are designed to help students with their English listening skills while focusing on a topic of interest and importance. Anyone the Northwestern community is welcome to join and participate.
- Free and open to all members of the Northwestern community
- Events are held online throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters only)
- Advanced registration is required to access the session.
- Each event highlights a specific aspect of US English and/or American culture
- Participants are encouraged to engage with each other after the listening task of the event is finished
- Events are designed to focus on listening skills at any level of English proficiency
Just Thinking Out Loud Livestream Listening Events
- Will return in Fall Quarter 2026
Our Something to Talk About Language Table series offers a chance to meet other people for fun, informal activities and casual conversation. Anyone in the Northwestern community is welcome to join and participate.
- Free and open to all members of the Northwestern community
- Events are mostly held online throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and spring quarters only)
- Advanced registration is required to access the session.
- Each event highlights a specific aspect of US English and/or American culture
- Ask questions, share experiences and opinions with peers and ELP staff
- A supportive environment for speakers at any level of English proficiency
Something to Talk About Language Table Events Series
- Will return in Fall Quarter 2026