ELP Online Registration
Winter 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 Winter Quarter 2025:
- Group Classes (LING 380) will be held in-person on the Evanston campus during Winter Quarter 2025.
- Individual Instruction (LING 482) & Supported Online Speech & Language Training (LING 483) will be held remotely during Winter Quarter 2025.
- Additional ELP Services (Office Hours, Language Table Sessions, Special Topics Sessions, Small Group Instruction & Practice, etc.) will be held remotely during Winter Quarter 2025 unless otherwise indicated.
- Registration for all ELP services will begin on January 6, 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 January 13, 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 - "American English Pronunciation, Part 1: Segments (Sounds)") * In-person Mondays/Wednesdays, 4:30-5:50 PM, Tech RM 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 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 Winter Quarter 2025 (depending on enrollment). See below for descriptions of WI25 Small Groups. |
Winter Quarter 2025 Instruction & Practice Small Groups (Descriptions)
Group #1 -> "Conversation Skills" (8-Participant Max)
Instructor: Elizabeth Docel (ELP Instructor in LING 482 Course)
Meeting Information: Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Remote vis Northwestern ZOOM
Description: 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.
Group #2 -> "Storytelling and Creative Expression" (10-Participant Max)
Instructor: Anna Robinson (ELP Instructor in LING 483 Course)
Meeting Information: Wednesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Remote vis Northwestern ZOOM
Description: Discover how storytelling can enhance communication in everyday conversations, creative writing, and even academic or research presentations. This small group class explores topics like what makes a good story, building descriptive language, and crafting engaging narratives. Practice sharing personal memories, writing short stories, and using storytelling techniques to connect with audiences—whether through relatable anecdotes or making abstract concepts more accessible. Activities include individual and collaborative story-building as well as peer feedback in a supportive, interactive setting. Perfect for anyone looking to develop storytelling skills for personal or professional growth.
REGISTRATION DATES
Registration Period |
Dates |
ELP Service |
Registration Group |
Advanced Group-Class Registration, Group 1 |
11/11/24 - 11/25/24 |
Group Class (LING 380): American English Pronunciation, Part 1 Segments (Sounds)
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PhD/MFA students |
Advanced Group-Class Registration, Group 2 |
11/25/24 - 12/23/24 |
Group Class (LING 380): American English Pronunciation, Part 1 Segments (Sounds)
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PhD/MFA/TGS masters students |
Add/Drop Week Registration, Group 3 |
1/6/25 - 1/13/25Registration begins at 10:00 AM CST (GMT -6) on 1/6/25 |
Group Class (LING 380): American English Pronunciation, Part 1 Segments (Sounds) 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 |
1/13/25 - 1/17/25 |
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.