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"I always think that the online course has been very useful for me. I took Intermediate Academic English and I didn't know the advantages of the course at that time. But when I took my first TOEFL test, I became aware of the influence. I have become more confident in English... Especially I have almost no fear about structure and writing tests. I really appreciate the web English course. Thank you very much again for the teachers."
- A teacher in South Korea

Build on your basic skills in this intermediate level course of English grammar and vocabulary in academic contexts!
Intermediate Academic English (ELAP 150) is the second course in the English Language for Academic Purposes (ELAP) series. In this series, you study the grammar and vocabulary necessary for academic work in English. You will begin building up your ability to recognize correct language structures and progressively work on producing more and more complex grammar. The other three courses in the series are:

This course is an intensive, interactive online course with

  • interactive skill-building exercises
  • short assignments to be sent via e-mail
  • individualized and detailed help from a University of Washington instructor
This course is designed for non-native speakers of English, but also may be taken by native speakers who are weak in grammar. Students in our courses have different reasons for improving their English:

  • for written communication in their profession
  • to prepare for study at any university where English is the medium of instruction
  • to prepare for such standardized exams as the TOEFL or the University of Washington AEP Diagnostic Examination, required of all students who have English language proficiency scores below the University of Washington standard
  • to reach their personal goals
Anyone may take this course, and it is accessible from anywhere in the world.



Skills
  • Recognize correct use of the passive voice


  • Learn to control structures in all of the verb tenses and in adjective and adverb clauses


  • Increase knowledge of the most common vocabulary across academic fields


  • Prepare to read university-level academic texts
Location
Online
Noncredit   ·   5 CEUs
Dates
2008
Spring Mar 31-Jun 6
Summer Jun 23-Aug 22
Autumn Sep 24-Dec 5

2009
Winter Jan 5-Mar 12
Tuition               $680