14 Short courses in Linguistics in North America

The English Language Program (ELP) at Virginia Commonwealth University offers seven sessions per year. These sessions have different start dates. Please review the session dates for the upcoming semesters.

This ASU-USA Pathways course from Arizona State University is designed for international students who want to begin their undergraduate degree program at an American university, but need to first improve their English language proficiency scores and/or academic readiness for admission. 

The Intensive English Program from Yale English Language Institute, is designed for international college students or professionals who want to improve their academic English language skills among a dynamic, diverse group of students.

The English for Academic Purposes Program at Alexander College is a preparatory program that develops core English Language skills within a post-secondary context. This enables students to approach College/University studies with the required foundational English language competencies.

The English Language Program at Western British Columbia Polytechnic College helps students improve their English proficiency through structured, level-based courses. With monthly intakes and intensive classes, learners build essential language skills to achieve their goals and prepare for academic success.

The English Language Programme from Arizona State University offers more than just English. You will gain confidence to communicate in social and academic settings, participate in group projects, write academic papers, and give university-level presentations.

This Improve Your English Communication Skills Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with Georgia Tech helps you improve your professional communication in English for successful business interactions. 

If you have decided that is time to finally learn English, our General English Skills course can help you achieve this goal and give you a solid base to develop your foreign language skills. This General English Skills course is offered by Eurocentres.

Recognised by more than 10,000 colleges, universities and agencies, TOEFL® is the world's most popular English language test. We offer a TOEFL Exam Preparation course at Kaplan International English. 

This English Language Program from Arizona State University allows international learners of any background an equal opportunity to receive an innovative and immersive English language education from a world-renowned American university.

Supplement your group course with five or more private lessons to ensure that you learn exactly what is important to you quick and efficiently (e. g. a specialised vocabulary for your job, eliminating specific weak points). This Private Lesson course is offered by Eurocentres.

Cambridge English Exam Preparation program at Kaplan International English will prepare you for the Cambridge English Exam: FCE (B2 First), or CAE (C1 Advanced), leaving you with a thorough, detailed understanding of the Cambridge Exam structure and teaching you a variety of test-taking strategies. 

At IELTS Preparation from Inlingua you will gain the skills you need to pass the IELTS test with your desired score.

Become an Excellent Public Speaker. Master techniques for designing and delivering clear and compelling presentations with this Dynamic Public Speaking Specialization offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Washington.