Nationalities of students include Asian, South American,European, Saudi Arabian and other countries. Thepercentage may vary each month.
Conditional Admission
While studying in the Campus IEP at UW Seattle, students may apply for conditional admission to UW Bothell or UW Tacoma, part of the University of Washington. All international students must meet minimum admission requirements to be considered for admission, including the English proficiency requirement. Students should have a strong secondary-level curriculum along with an outstanding academic record.
UW International and English Language Programs About the
UW International & English Language Programs began offering English language instruction in 1977. Since 1977, UW International & English Language Programs has been offering English language instruction at the University of Washington, a prestigious university located in Seattle, Washington. The Institute's wide variety of programs includes three- and ten-week intensive sessions, oral fluency and college preparation programs, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, GRE & GMAT Verbal Preparation courses, tourism and business English certificate programs and internships, and online courses in academic, business, and technical English.Students in the programs study with highly-trained English language professionals on the beautiful UW campus and in downtown Seattle.
University of Washington, Seattle(UW)About the
University of Washington (UW), is a public research university in Seattle. Founded in 1861, UW is one of the oldest universities on the West Coast.The university has three campuses: the largest in the University District (Seattle) and two others inTacoma and Bothell. Its operating expenses and research budget for fiscal year 2012 totaled more than US$ 7.2 billion The UW occupies over 500 buildings, with over 20 million gross square footage of space, including the latest University of Washington Plaza consisting of the 325 ft UW Tower and conference center.The University of Washington has been called a Public Ivy institution and is an elected member of theAmerican Association of Universities.The university's research budget is among the highest in the United States. It enjoys a high evaluation in various global university rankings as well.
In the Graduate School Preparation Program, you’ll receive five weeks of training designed to prepare you for successful graduate-level studies at a U.S. university.
The program is divided into three main components:
Academic Preparation — including vocabulary development, reading comprehension, academic writing, note-taking, critical thinking skills and small-group work
Verbal Communication — including presentation skills, pronunciation and participating in and leading discussions
Orientation to Life in the United States — including professor and peer expectations and health and safety issues
The Graduate School Preparation Program accommodates a broad range of student research areas and fields of study. You’ll use your graduate program research topic as the focus of your studies. The program culminates in a final conference presentation by all program participants. To prepare for this presentation, you’ll write a graduate-level research paper proposal and create a poster to visually represent your thesis.
Each week, students will attend at least one guest lecture given by topic experts and UW faculty. Lectures will cover a wide range of subject areas. The lectures are intended to help broaden student knowledge on academic topics as well as develop comprehension, critical thinking and note-taking skills. You should expect to spend one to three hours nightly on homework, presentations and preparing for the next day's classes.
Students will take classes 5 hours a day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 25 hours per week.
In the Graduate School Preparation Program, you’ll receive five weeks of training designed to prepare you for successful graduate-level studies at a U.S. university.
The program is divided into three main components:
Academic Preparation — including vocabulary development, reading comprehension, academic writing, note-taking, critical thinking skills and small-group work
Verbal Communication — including presentation skills, pronunciation and participating in and leading discussions
Orientation to Life in the United States — including professor and peer expectations and health and safety issues
The Graduate School Preparation Program accommodates a broad range of student research areas and fields of study. You’ll use your graduate program research topic as the focus of your studies. The program culminates in a final conference presentation by all program participants. To prepare for this presentation, you’ll write a graduate-level research paper proposal and create a poster to visually represent your thesis.
Each week, students will attend at least one guest lecture given by topic experts and UW faculty. Lectures will cover a wide range of subject areas. The lectures are intended to help broaden student knowledge on academic topics as well as develop comprehension, critical thinking and note-taking skills. You should expect to spend one to three hours nightly on homework, presentations and preparing for the next day's classes.
Students will take classes 5 hours a day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 25 hours per week.
This class is designed to give students who are planning to study at an U.S. university the skills and cultural information needed to make a successful transition into college life.
You'll participate in activities designed to improve your English proficiency and prepare you for academic work in university classes. You'll also have a chance to explore and enjoy Seattle with your classmates and interact with U.S. university students through conversation practice.
The morning studies take place in the classroom. You’ll work on the following areas:
Speaking and listening
Vocabulary-building tools
Reading strategies
Academic writing
Learning about the Seattle area
Afternoon Field Trips
Field trips are an important and enjoyable part of STEP. Destinations may include:
Pike Place Market
Seattle Center
Bellevue Square shopping mall
A ferry ride to Bainbridge Island
You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a campus tour, enjoy group sports or gaming activities and visit different Seattle neighborhoods.
Schedule
This program meets in the mornings, Monday through Friday, for a total of 15 hours a week. Two afternoons per week, program staff and UW students lead optional Seattle-area sightseeing activities.
This class is designed to give students who are planning to study at an U.S. university the skills and cultural information needed to make a successful transition into college life.
You'll participate in activities designed to improve your English proficiency and prepare you for academic work in university classes. You'll also have a chance to explore and enjoy Seattle with your classmates and interact with U.S. university students through conversation practice.
The morning studies take place in the classroom. You’ll work on the following areas:
Speaking and listening
Vocabulary-building tools
Reading strategies
Academic writing
Learning about the Seattle area
Afternoon Field Trips
Field trips are an important and enjoyable part of STEP. Destinations may include:
Pike Place Market
Seattle Center
Bellevue Square shopping mall
A ferry ride to Bainbridge Island
You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a campus tour, enjoy group sports or gaming activities and visit different Seattle neighborhoods.
Schedule
This program meets in the mornings, Monday through Friday, for a total of 15 hours a week. Two afternoons per week, program staff and UW students lead optional Seattle-area sightseeing activities.
Are you an international professional or student who wants to master important business concepts or start your own business? The Global Business Certificate is a nine-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, and it’s designed to help you advance your career.
Program Features
Real-world work experience in your field of study through Optional Practical Training
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunities to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Who Should Apply
This certificate program is for current business professionals and university students who want to succeed in global business or launch their own startup.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
Schedule
This program meets Monday through Friday, for a total of 18 hours per week.
Are you an international professional or student who wants to master important business concepts or start your own business? The Global Business Certificate is a nine-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, and it’s designed to help you advance your career.
Program Features
Real-world work experience in your field of study through Optional Practical Training
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunities to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Who Should Apply
This certificate program is for current business professionals and university students who want to succeed in global business or launch their own startup.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
Schedule
This program meets Monday through Friday, for a total of 18 hours per week.
A 3-month course led by experts actively working in the field.
Offers opportunities to build networks with professionals from around the world.
Includes case studies and special lectures.
Provides a business simulation experience where participants work in teams to apply their knowledge and skills during the quarter.
Audience:
Current business professionals and university students aiming to succeed in global business or start their own startups.
Students with advanced-level English skills (prior work experience is not required).
Note: This 1-quarter program is part of the 3-quarter Global Business Certificate Program.
Schedule:
Participants in this program will take 15.5 hours of core courses and 2.5 hours of elective courses weekly, for a total of two courses.
Classes are held 18 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Course Content:
This 10-week program is taught by international business experts, providing an overview of business concepts with a focus on global trade. The course is divided into 11 modules, which provide a foundational understanding of specific business areas and functions.
A 3-month course led by experts actively working in the field.
Offers opportunities to build networks with professionals from around the world.
Includes case studies and special lectures.
Provides a business simulation experience where participants work in teams to apply their knowledge and skills during the quarter.
Audience:
Current business professionals and university students aiming to succeed in global business or start their own startups.
Students with advanced-level English skills (prior work experience is not required).
Note: This 1-quarter program is part of the 3-quarter Global Business Certificate Program.
Schedule:
Participants in this program will take 15.5 hours of core courses and 2.5 hours of elective courses weekly, for a total of two courses.
Classes are held 18 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Course Content:
This 10-week program is taught by international business experts, providing an overview of business concepts with a focus on global trade. The course is divided into 11 modules, which provide a foundational understanding of specific business areas and functions.
Are you an international professional or student who wants to boost your global marketing skills? The Intensive Global Marketing Program is a three-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, designed to teach you the key global marketing techniques and best practices needed for success in global business.
Program Features
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunity to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Case studies and website marketing reviews
Opportunity to work in teams to develop end-to-end global marketing plans
Who Should Apply
This program is for current business professionals and university students who want to expand their global marketing skills and succeed in global business.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
* Note: This one-quarter program is part of our three-quarter Global Business Certificate.
Courses
Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).
Core Course
Global marketing strategy framework
Marketing fundamentals and target market selection
Market entry, channel strategy and partnering
Social and cultural environments
Globalization and localization
E-commerce and digital marketing
Social media, event and content marketing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Public Relations (PR)
Best practices, key trends and future outlooks
Course highlights and Global Marketing Plan Executive Briefings
Are you an international professional or student who wants to boost your global marketing skills? The Intensive Global Marketing Program is a three-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, designed to teach you the key global marketing techniques and best practices needed for success in global business.
Program Features
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunity to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Case studies and website marketing reviews
Opportunity to work in teams to develop end-to-end global marketing plans
Who Should Apply
This program is for current business professionals and university students who want to expand their global marketing skills and succeed in global business.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
* Note: This one-quarter program is part of our three-quarter Global Business Certificate.
Courses
Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).
Core Course
Global marketing strategy framework
Marketing fundamentals and target market selection
Market entry, channel strategy and partnering
Social and cultural environments
Globalization and localization
E-commerce and digital marketing
Social media, event and content marketing
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Public Relations (PR)
Best practices, key trends and future outlooks
Course highlights and Global Marketing Plan Executive Briefings
Are you an international professional or student who wants to boost your project management skills? The Intensive Project Management Program is a three-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, designed to prepare you to lead complex projects with confidence and skill.
Program Features
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunity to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Case studies and guest speakers
Opportunity to work in teams to apply and strengthen project management skills in a quarter-long project
Who Should Apply
This program is for current business professionals and university students who want to expand their project management skills and succeed in global business.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
* Note: This one-quarter program is part of our three-quarter Global Business Certificate.
Courses
Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).
Core Course
Managing communications & expectations
Project definition & structuring
Schedule preparation & costing
Essential elements for successful projects
Project execution
Project control
Managing vendors
Closing projects
Tools and technology
Cross Cultural and Virtual Teams
Agile Methodology
Future trends
Students will also work in teams on a quarter-long project, which provides an opportunity to apply project management principles, tools and techniques learned in the course toward a real-world project that develops their career skills.
Are you an international professional or student who wants to boost your project management skills? The Intensive Project Management Program is a three-month program taught by distinguished faculty and industry experts, designed to prepare you to lead complex projects with confidence and skill.
Program Features
Instructors who are active subject matter experts in the field
Opportunity to build working relationships with other professionals from around the world
Case studies and guest speakers
Opportunity to work in teams to apply and strengthen project management skills in a quarter-long project
Who Should Apply
This program is for current business professionals and university students who want to expand their project management skills and succeed in global business.
You don’t need any previous work experience to apply, but advanced English skills are required. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
* Note: This one-quarter program is part of our three-quarter Global Business Certificate.
Courses
Students in this program take two courses, one core course (15.5 hours per week) and one elective course (2.5 hours per week).
Core Course
Managing communications & expectations
Project definition & structuring
Schedule preparation & costing
Essential elements for successful projects
Project execution
Project control
Managing vendors
Closing projects
Tools and technology
Cross Cultural and Virtual Teams
Agile Methodology
Future trends
Students will also work in teams on a quarter-long project, which provides an opportunity to apply project management principles, tools and techniques learned in the course toward a real-world project that develops their career skills.
Experience life as an international student at a highly ranked American university! In the Global Connections program, you’ll study alongside degree-seeking students at the University of Washington. You can improve your English and learn about current global challenges from different perspectives.
What You’ll Do:
Improve your academic English language skills through reading, writing and classroom participation
Earn undergraduate* academic credit taking courses alongside UW students
Deepen your knowledge in international studies, including issues relating to politics, economics and the environment
Work on assignments that explore creative ways to solve global problems and produce positive change
*Graduate courses (500 and above) aren't available in Global Connections.
Program Features:
A varied course offering that includes English language instruction and high-quality academic elective courses in subjects such as literature, psychology and history
An opportunity to take international studies courses, where you’ll learn about current global challenges from different perspectives
A joint offering by the UW Jackson School of International Studies and UW International & English Language Programs
Who Should Apply:
This program is for students who have completed a minimum of one year of university-level coursework at an overseas university and want to study at a top American university.
You must have intermediate to advanced English skills to participate. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
Schedule:
Student schedules vary based on their program level and course choices. For details, see Courses.
Experience life as an international student at a highly ranked American university! In the Global Connections program, you’ll study alongside degree-seeking students at the University of Washington. You can improve your English and learn about current global challenges from different perspectives.
What You’ll Do:
Improve your academic English language skills through reading, writing and classroom participation
Earn undergraduate* academic credit taking courses alongside UW students
Deepen your knowledge in international studies, including issues relating to politics, economics and the environment
Work on assignments that explore creative ways to solve global problems and produce positive change
*Graduate courses (500 and above) aren't available in Global Connections.
Program Features:
A varied course offering that includes English language instruction and high-quality academic elective courses in subjects such as literature, psychology and history
An opportunity to take international studies courses, where you’ll learn about current global challenges from different perspectives
A joint offering by the UW Jackson School of International Studies and UW International & English Language Programs
Who Should Apply:
This program is for students who have completed a minimum of one year of university-level coursework at an overseas university and want to study at a top American university.
You must have intermediate to advanced English skills to participate. For admissions requirements, see How to Apply.
Schedule:
Student schedules vary based on their program level and course choices. For details, see Courses.
Be 18 years or older and have completed a minimum of one year of university-level coursework
Have proof of good academic standing at your home university
Meet or exceed the following English proficiency scores:
TOEFL iBT – 72 (no subscore below 16)
IELTS – 6.0 (no subscore below 5.5)
Duolingo English Test (DET) – 100
Course Schedule
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Fees
School's Admin fee
(USD)$ 50
Tuition
12 Week
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(USD)$ 8,475 / Week
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Housing Placement
Accommodation Fee
Terms
Homestay
On-Campus Dorm/residence
Off-Campus residence
12
(USD)$ 5994
Airport Pickup
Other Charges
Remarks / Other Information
* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
Accommodation
Housing
Apartments or Shared Housing
If students plan to live off campus in an apartment or in shared housing (one or more students living in a house together), they will need to make their own arrangements directly with the landlord or agent. It is extremely difficult to find a house to rent in the University District. Sometimes students can find a house to rent together. However, most houses require a lease, a security deposit, and the first and last months' rent. It is easier to find an apartment or a room in shared housing.
Homestays
Living with an American family is a great way to improve English and learn about American culture. For a fee, which includes housing placement and airport pickup, a homestay agency will assist students in finding such a family.
Surrounding Area
The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful and livable regions in the US. Surrounded by lakes, rivers, mountains and Puget Sound, it's a dream location for recreation. International & English Language Programs classes meet on the scenic University of Washington campus or in the commercial and cultural center of downtown Seattle, which is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has a mild climate year-round with excellent hiking, skiing, professional sports, symphony, opera, film and music festivals. Both the University and the downtown campus are easily accessible by car or bus, and special UW bus passes are available for students.
Facilities
Basketball courts, cafeteria, computer center, fitness center, gymnasium, language technology center, library, music practice room, Racquetball/Squash courts, Recreational park, running track, snack bar, soccer field, swimming pool, tennis court, wheelchair accessible
Activity
Conversation Partners
Our Language Exchange Program can match you with a conversation partner, a native English speaker who is interested in learning your language. In exchange for helping you with your English, the conversation partner will get a chance to practice your language. This program can help you meet Americans and improve your English skills at the same time.
Experimental College
The Experimental College offers noncredit classes on a wide variety of interesting topics, such as dancing, cooking and acting. You can connect with other UW students and people from the community in these inexpensive evening and weekend courses.
Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS)
FIUTS is an organization on the UW campus that offers weekly activities, trips and lunches. You will be able to meet Americans and other international students while you participate in fun social activities.
Husky Sporting Events
Watch the UW Husky men's and women's athletic teams as they compete against other universities in football, baseball, basketball, soccer and many other sports. Most teams have their home games at campus locations. Join other students as you cheer the Dawgs on to victory!
Volunteer Opportunities
The IELP International Student Advisors can help you find a good place to volunteer in Seattle that matches your interests. Volunteering is an excellent way to meet new people, practice your English and learn about American culture.
I attended Washington University without the help from the institution. I was worried first because of my communication skills but the site provided a lot of assistance regarding my visa which helped me through. I studied about 4 months at ELS which is located at downtown and went to UW to study more for 2 months.
Comparing between ELS and UW, I reckon ELS is easier to get used to speak English where UW program is academic. For that reason, UW program is more structured and despite the fact there is less hours spent on the program I felt like as if I have learned more out of it. But in my opinion, if I went straight to UW program, I would have struggled. I was able to absorb more in UW program because I started ELS program first. UW has 5 different levels to choose depending on your level of English. For me, I was determined to be a ‘level 5 student’ so I could study what I want. I chose to study advanced conversation, writing-oriented research paper writing class and did advanced listening&speaking class. The teachers were excellent and essay classes give you long detailed feedbacks so it makes me think it is worthwhile writing a proper essay. Conversation classes obviously makes you talk a lot and I learned some slangs and real life words to make things more natural.
And I had two Asian roommates one Korean, one Viet. Both of them were (유덥?) students but this Korean guy was literally American as he lived in U.S for 7 years. It was very motivating to see that student talking to white guys fluently and I learned a lot from it. And it is good to apply for meal plan as it is much easier to solve your meals. Also, within the dormitory there are places for salad bar, pizza, rice etc so it is pretty good.
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저는 유학원 도움없이 스스로 준비를 하여 워싱턴 대학교를 진학하였었어요. 처음에는 대화하는 부문에 걱정이 되었었는데 지원한 사이트에서 비자까지 많은 도움을 주셔서 너무 순조롭게 어학연수를 다녀올수 있었어요.
안녕하세요~
저는다운타운에 위치한 ELS에서 네달을 공부하고 UW으로 2달정도 어학연수를 갔습니다.
ELS와 UW프로그램을 비교해본다면, ELS가 좀 더 말틔우고 영어와 친해지는 데 쉽다면,UW프로그램은 보다 더 아카데미컬해요. 그래서 배우는 게 좀 더 체계적이고 아무래도 대학 내의 프로그램이다보니까 ELS보다 시간은 적지만, 더 많은 걸 배우는 것처럼 느껴집니다. 하지만, 제 생각으론, 처음 연수를 가서 바로 UW프로그램에 들어갔다면, 조금 힘들었을수도있었을것같아요. 왜냐하면 저는 els에서 이미 영어에 조금 익숙해진 후에 uw을 갔기때문에 아카데미컬한 것들을 조금 더 잘 흡수할 수 있었던 것 같습니다. UW은 레벨이 5개이고, 오티에 가서 시험을봐서 reading, writing, listening시험으로 레벨을 각각 결정합니다. 그래서 만약 reading 레벨이 4면 리딩레벨 4 안에 있는 카테고리에 있는 반들 중에서 하나를 선택할 수 있고 라이팅이 레벨이 3이면 그 카테고리 안에 반이 또 많아서 그 안에서 자기가 고르고싶은걸 골라서 할 수 있어요. 저는 모두 레벨이 5가 나와서 하고싶은 반을 했는데요. 그래머는 그 전 ELS에서도 많이 했고 그랬어서 advanced conversation, 라이팅 중심의 research paper쓰는 반 (반이 뭐였나 정확히 기억이 안나네요ㅠㅠ)그리고 advanced listening'&speaking을 했어요! 그런데 정말 선생님들도 실력이 좋으시고 에세이반 같은 경우는 숙제를 해가면 피드백을 정말 열심히 써 주시더라구요. 그래서 열심히 해가는 보람도 있고... conversation반은 주로 말을 많이 시켜요..프레젠테이션 많이 하구요. 그리구 말할때 미국인들이 쓰는 속담이나 슬랭같은거 배워서 좋구... 리스닝&스킹반도 마찬가지에요. ELS하고 비교하면, 유덥 선생님들이 좀 더 실력도 있으신것같고 프로그램도 더 체계적이에요. 그렇다고 ELS가 체계적이지 못한 건 아니지만 아무래도 사설이다보니까 선생님들 가르치는 실력,그리고 열정이 조금 덜한것같기도 해요... 좋은 선생님들도 물론 몇몇 계시긴 하지만요.
저는 룸메이트가 둘이었는데 한명은 한국인, 한명은 베트남애였어요. 둘다 유덥 학생들이었는데 한국인친구도 미국에서 산 지가 7년돼서 반 미국인이었어요.ㅋㅋ 그래서 그 친구의 친구들하고 만나기도 하면서 아메리칸들 대화하는것도 많이 보고 또 영어로 대화하면서 조금 더 늘 수 있었던것같아요.
그리구 기숙사생활이 좁고 불편하지만, 그 안에서 미국애들대화하는거 많이 들을 수 있어서 좋은것같아요. 막 말 빨리하면 하나도 못알아듣기도 하지만, 자극도되고... 그리구 우연한 기회에 친구될 기회도 있고요. 그리고 기숙사 안에 밀플랜신청하면 밥 먹기도 편해요. 기숙사 안에 카페테리아가 있어서 샐러드바, 피자파는곳, 라이스종류,등등 다양해서 먹기 좋아요.
私はダウンタウンに位置するELSの４ヶ月勉強した後 university of washingtou 2ヶ月ほど語学留学に行ってきました。
ELSとuniversity of washingtouのプログラムを比較してみると、ELSがより会話英語とを学べますが易しい方は、 university of washingtou のプログラムよりアカデミーカールです。学ぶことが、よりシステム的でどうしても大学内のプログラム見てみたらELSより時間は少ないが、より多くのことを学ぶように感じられます。しかし、私の考えでは、最初に留学に行ってすぐにの university of washingtou プログラムに入った時、少し大変だったこともありました。なぜなら私はelsですでに英語に少し慣れた後uwを行ったため、アカデミーカールより少しよりよく吸収することができました。 UWはレベルが5個で、ティに行って試験を受けてreading、writing、listeningのテストでレベルをそれぞれ決定します。もしreadingレベルが4リーディングレベル4の中にあるカテゴリーの中のいずれかを選択することができ、ライティングのレベルが3の場合、そのカテゴリの中の半分がまた多くて、その中で自分がやりたいものを選んで行うことができます。私はすべてのレベルが5にだったのでやりたい半分をしたんです。グラマーは、その前ELSもたくさんしましたしadvanced conversation、ライティング中心のresearch paper書くの半分（半分は何だったか正確に覚えていないですねㅠㅠ）そしてadvanced listening '＆speakingをしました！しかし、実際に先生たちも実力がついてくると論文のような場合には、宿題をしてフィードバックをとてもに熱心にしていただきました。だから、頑張っていく甲斐もあって... conversation半分は主に会話をたくさんします。プレゼンテーションたくさんありますね。あと、アメリカ人が使うことわざやスラングのようなもの学べます。リスニング·スピーキングも同じです。 ELSと比較すると、university of washingtou先生たちが、より実力もあるようで、プログラムは、よりシステム的です。だからといってELSがシステム的ではないというわけではないですが、どうしてもプライベートで見ると先生の教える力、そして情熱が少し少ない様な感じもあり...良い先生たちももちろんいらっしゃいますが。
私のルームメイトが二人だったが一人は韓国人、一人はベトナム人でした。二人共university of washingtou学生でしたが、韓国人の友達もアメリカで生活して7年なので半分はアメリカ人みたいな感じでした（笑）だから、彼の友人と会ったりしながらアメリカの話をすることも多くて、また英語で会話もしたので少し実力が伸びたと思います。
I was procrastinating about this review so much but as soon as I returned to Korea I am finally writing this. And thanks to you guys I have successfully finished my UW programs.
UW will test your reading, listening and writing before you start the program.
Reading and listening should be fine to those who did well in high school English.
For the writing part, they give you three topics and you choose one of them to write.
There are 5 levels but in order to get into level 4 or 5 you have to choose the last topic.
I think the test is same every year, it will tell you when you sit for the exam.
After the test, they will tell you the results individually and you will be given choices to choose your classes. In UW IEP courses, your selection gets limited depending on your level. If your level is 5 for all categories (reading, listening, writing), you can choose any classes but if not, your selection will be limited.
There are ARW (Academic Reading and Writing), ACON (Advanced Conversation), ALW (Academic Listening and Writing) classes which focus on academic side of English. Or there are more flexible classes where you learn about NEWS, history or music and pay extra to learn TOEFL. Class can be either 2 or 1 hour. 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.
For me, I studied ARW, ACON and grammar 5. ARW is all about learning how to write college-standard materials. You learn about how to write, how to find ideas or how to improve your ideas. ACON firstly chooses a topic to talk about and it helped me a lot with the pronunciation and speed of talking. The teacher did his Ph.D so he could teach in various ways. Grammar 5 was pretty disappointing; it was like learning Hackers grammar in Korea in English. It had great explanation but that’s about it.
The only bad thing about the lesson is that, your friends may choose different classes so you will have to make new friends. But that’s really a minor problem. And once every fortnight, there are extracurricular activities and it is good to participate in that. Debating and international party are also there for you to enjoy and I still keep in contact with some of the people I met there.
When I used to live in the dorm, a lot of foreign people visit your room. I was too nervous to get close but it is definitely good chance to get used to at U.S life. Sharing food is also a good way to make friends and it is not that expensive.
And you don’t have to hang out with Koreans. It is actually better not to in order to pick up your English faster. This doesn’t mean you have to hang out with white people. Just hang out with people who came to learn English like you, IEP people. You will be forced to use English so it will improve automatically. Your grammar might be wrong, or the vocab. But who cares? It is still improving. If you get lonely easy this method might be hard but not for my case.
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Extracurricular activities are non compulsory so it is for you to decide whether to participate or not. I guess one problem I had was getting fatter as the food was not so healthy but you can still control it as the dorm has gym itself and treadmills and so on.
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저는 동생과 같이 ELS 학원에서 세달간 연수를 하고 UW으로 옮겼습니다.
UW은 들어갈 때 리딩과 리스닝, 그리고 라이팅 시험을 봅니다.
리딩과 리스닝은 수능 영어 잘하시는 분은 점수를 따기 무난할 것 같고요,
라이팅의 경우에는 주제를 세개 주고, 그 중에 하나를 택해서 쓰는 것입니다.
레벨이 1~5까지 있는데 4나 5에 들어가고 싶으신 분은 마지막 주제를 택하셔야 해요,
아마 매년 같다고 들은 것 같네요, 시험볼 때 지침에 다 나와요.
그렇게 시험을 보시면 이후 개인을 모두 불러서 시험 결과를 알려주고 맞는 반을 선택할 기회를 가져요.
UW IEP 코스에서는 각 레벨에 따라 선택할 수 있는 반이 제한됩니다.
리딩, 리스닝, 라이팅 모두 레벨 5를 받으시면 모든 반을 선택하실 수 있지만 하나라도 그 아래로 떨어지시면 선택하실 수 있는 반이 줄어드는 식이죠.
반은 ARW(Academic Reading and Writing), ACON(Advanced Conversation), ALW(Academic Listening and Writing) 등 아카데믹에 초점을 많이 맞춘 반들과 NEWS, History, Music과 같이 교양 쪽으로 들을 수 있는 반도 있고, 추가 비용을 지불하시고 TOEFL과 같은 반도 들을 수 있어요.
반은 2시간 짜리로 선택하실 수도 있고 1시간 짜리로 선택하실 수도 있어요. 하루 총 4시간씩, 월~금 5일간 수업이 진행됩니다.
제 경우에는 ARW, ACON, 그리고 Grammar5를 들었어요. ARW는 한 쿼터를 두고 글을 쓰는 건데 미국 대학(칼리지 수준)에서 글을 쓰는 것으로, 형식 자체는 논문과 비슷하고(기본적인 레포트와 같다는 뜻입니다^^), 어떻게 쓰는지, 아이디어는 어떻게 찾는지, 어떻게 발전시키는지 등에 관해 쓰면서 배웁니다. 우리나라 논술반과 비슷하다고 생각하시면 될 것 같네요.
그리고 ACON의 경우에는 주제를 주고 대화를 하는 건데 발음과 말 속도 등 많은 부분에서 도움이 되었어요. 선생님께서 미국에서 발음 관련 박사 과정까지 마치신 분이어서 다양한 방법으로 지도를 하셨구요,
Grammar5 같은 경우에는 우리나라 해커스 문법을 영어로 가르치는 듯한 느낌.. 빡빡하고 재미없었어요. 혹시나 해서 들었는데 역시 수능 영어를 열심히 하셨다면 굳이 들을 필요는 없으신 거 같아요. 그런데 주변에 한국인 친구들 중에 수능 때 문법을 안했던 친구들은 도움이 많이 된 것 같아요. 설명은 굉장히 잘했습니다, 선생님께서.
그런데 수업의 한가지 단점은 학생들이 자율에 따라 반을 선택하기 때문에 반이 같지 않으면 한 친구들과 계속 만나지 못하기 때문에 성격이 활발하지 않으시면 친해지는데 시간이 걸리거나 못친해지실 수도 있어요. 그런데 나온 애들 거의 다 활발해서 금방 친해지지만요^^
격주 정도로 토요일이나 일요일에 UW IEP 코스에서 하는 외부활동 있으니까 그거 참가하셔도 좋구요.
그리고 외국인들 모아서 토론 같은 거 하는 곳도 있고 International Party도 활성화되어 있어서 알기만 하면 참가하시는데 참 좋아요, 전 거기서 만난 친구들 아직도 연락하고 있어요~
그리고 FIUTS라고 외국인 모아서 하는 동아리 같은 게 있는데 참여 안하시는 것을 추천드립니다. 별로 하는 것도 없고...
외부 기숙사 사는 친구 있으면 그런 기숙사에서 파티 많으니까 물어봐서 그냥 그런데 참여하세요.
저는 학교내 기숙사에서 살았는데 처음에 외국인들이 자주 방으로 찾아옵니다. 그때 친해지면 되는데 전 미국인과 얘기하는게 너무 처음이라 떨려서............................................... 기숙사에서도 활동이 많습니다, 다 하기 나름이에요^^ 아 그리고 같은 방 쓰는 친구도 싱가포르인이어서 어쨌든 영어 써야됐고요 ~
그리고 기숙사 사시면 식대도 같이 지불해야 하는데요, 식대가 가장 싼 걸로 해도 참 많이 남아요!
저는 그거 친구들 사주면서 인덕 쌓는데 활용했어요^^^^^^^ ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 하지만 사실 돈이 참 아깝습니다................ 학교밖에 집도 싼 곳 있고, 식대도 사실 학교 안에서만 쓸 수 있어서... 나가서 먹는 일이 많으니까 돈이 좀..................... 마지막에 반마다 초콜렛 뿌리고 왔어요, 발렌타인 기념해서 ㅋㅋ
그리고 성당도 다니면서 성가대도 했는데 그것도 많이 도움이 됩니다. 특히 네이티브들과 얘기하면 말이 정말 빠르고 억양도 있어서 듣기나 말하기에 도움이 됩니다. 처음에는 말 잘라 들어가는 것도 너무 어려웠지만...
한국인들은 멀리 하면 멀리할 수 있어요, 어차피 거기 온 애들도 다 영어 거기서 거기고, 영어 익히러 온 애들이랑 금방 친해져요, 네이티브 말고 IEP 온 애들요^^^^
걔네랑 놀러다니면 어쩔 수 없이 영어 써야되니까 말하는 게 막 늡니다. 문법 같은 거 틀려도 신경 안쓰셔도 돼요, 쓰다보면 늘어요. 속도의 차이는 있지만.......................
하지만 타지에서 외롭고 한국어로 얘기하는게 엄청 다르니까요 한국 친구 너무 멀리해도 힘드실 수도 있어요 저는 별로 외로움을 안타서...
그리고 시애틀이 명소는 스페이스니들이랑 퍼스트스타벅스밖에 없는데 소소하게 예쁜 장소가 참 많아요, 개스웍스 파크나 프레몬트, 그리고 무슨 파크 있는데 기억 안나네요, 시애틀 야경을 전문적으로 찍을 수 있는 곳이 있는데... 참 아름답습니다 ^^
외부활동은 하기 나름이고 반 활동도 하기 나름입니다, 도서관도 이용할 수 있고, 사실 좋은게 참 많아요. 살 찌는 게 단점이지만 그건 조절하셔도 되고, 트레이닝 센터도 이용할 수 있어요, IMA라고 학교 애들만 이용할 수 있는 거대한 GYM은 쓸 수 없지만 각 기숙사마다 트레드밀 정도는 갖추고 있거든요.
半分はARW（Academic Reading and Writing）、ACON（Advanced Conversation）、ALW（Academic Listening and Writing）などアカデミックに集中NEWS、History、Musicと一緒に受けれるクラスもあり追加料金を支払えばTOEFLのクラスも受ける事ができます。
안녕하세요, 저는 2014년 3월부터 8월까지 6개월 동안 시애틀에서 어학연수를 다녀왔습니다. 그 동안 University of Washington(UW,유덥)에서 들었던 프로그램들에 대해서 좀 써볼까 합니다.
우선 시애틀은 워싱턴 주 중부에 위치한 도시인데요, 마이크로 소프트, 아마존, 보잉, 스타벅스등 유명한 미국 기업이 본사를 둔 곳이기도 합니다. 또한 해안가에 위치한 아름다운 도시인데, 저 같은 경우는 캠퍼스가 다운타운에 있어서 거의 매일 6개월 동안 매일 바다를 본 것 같습니다. 빽빽한 고층빌딩 옆으로 보이는 바다는 매일 봐도 질리지 않았고, 또 해산물이 유명해서 파이크 플레이스 마켓(해산물 시장)은 시애틀의 유명한 관광지 중 하나입니다. 저는 너무 크지도 작지도 않고, 한국 학생들이 상대적으로 적은 이 도시가 마음에 들어 시애틀에서 공부하기로 하였습니다.
프로그램에 대해서 얘기하자면, 저는 UW(유덥이라고 불립니다)에서 IBEP(Business English for Internatinal Professinals)과 MIP(Marketing for International Professionals)수업을 들었습니다. 둘 다 1쿼터(10주)씩 들었구요, 중간에 3주정도 방학이 있었습니다.
우선 IBEP수업은 기본적인 비즈니스 영어를 배울 수 있는 과정으로, 다양한 활동이 포함되어 있습니다. 비즈니스 용어, 또 기본적인 지식(주로 마케팅에 관한 것이었습니다), 비즈니스 회화, 프레젠테이션, 기업 견학(Field Trip) 등으로 구성되어 있습니다. 저는 잘 맞는 선생님과 친구들을 맞나 10주동안 즐거운 마음으로 수업을 들었습니다! 하루에 6시간씩 주 4일동안 진행 되었는데, 6시간 씩 비즈니스 수업을 영어로 듣는 것이 처음에는 쉽지 많은 않았습니다. 하지만 경력이 많은 선생님 덕분에 매일 매일 개인적으로 케어도 받았고 과제도 거의 매일 내어 주어 단기간에 감각을 익힐 수 있었던 것 같습니다. 특히 프레젠테이션은 여러 가지 주제로 한 쿼터당 3번씩 발표를 하였는데요, 이 프레젠테이션 준비 하면서 영어 실력이 확 는 것 같습니다. 또 이 수업 들으면서 만난 친구들과는 10주 동안 붙어지냈기 때문에 많이 친해져 미국 다녀 온지 5개월이 지난 지금까지도 연락을 하고 있습니다.
MIP 수업은 국제 마케팅 수업으로, 이 또한 국제학생들을 위한 수업입니다. 이 수업은 보통 듣고 나서 인턴을 하는 친구들이 많더라구요. 저는 사정이 안돼서 인턴까지는 못했지만, 했다면 큰 경험이 되었을 것 같습니다.
첫 수업시간 때 5명 씩 조를 짜 미국 기업(주로 시애틀에 본사를 둔)한 군데를 정하여 프로젝트 팀을 만듭니다. 그리고 나서 만약 이 기업이 미국이 아닌 다른 국가로 진출 한다면 어떤 마케팅 전략을 짜야 하는지를 구성해 나가게 됩니다. 이 수업도 하루에 6시간으로 오전에는 프로젝트 팀 과제를 위주로 하면서 강사가 옆에서 보충해주고, 오후에는 실제 미국에서 비즈니스를 하고 있는 사람들의 강의를 들으며 매주 한 번씩 프레젠테이션을 하고, 또 그 분들이 프레젠테이션 피드백을 해주는 식으로 진행되었습니다. 다양한 국가에서 온 친구들과 프로젝트를 한다는 것만 해도 굉장한 의미가 있었습니다. 물론, 문화차이 때문에 갈등이 없진 않았지만, 그것을 풀어가는 과정에서 얻은 것도 많습니다. 또한 매주 1번씩 있는 프레젠테이션을 준비하면서 영어실력 또한 확실히 늘었습니다.(고급 영어를 배운 느낌?) 저희 조는 미국의 시애틀에 본사가 있는 렌터카 회사인 Car2go를 선택했고, 만약 Car2go가 싱가포르에 진출한다면? 이라는 주제로 10주동안 프로젝트를 하였습니다. 자본 계획부터 마케팅 전략까지 세세한 것들을 다루다 보니 실질적인 비즈니스 지식을 배울 수 있었고 동시에 영어 실력도 많이 늘었습니다.
만약 해외 교육 문화원에서 워싱턴 대학교를 추천 받지 않았다면 이런 좋은 프로그램이 있다는 것을 알지 못했을 것입니다. 원장님께 감사드리고 저처럼 단순히 영어만 배우는 것이 아니라 비즈니스 지식과 다양한 경험을 하고 싶은 분들께 저 프로그램들을 추천드립니다!!!
안녕하세요! Northern Virginia Community College학교 ELS후기 입니다^-^ 저는 2010년 7월에 갔는데요. 처음 가는 거라 음..할 것이 많다고 들었어요 ㅠ 비자라던가 여러가지 입학서류등 할것이...생각외로 꽤 많고, 짧은 영어실력으로는 입학철차따르는 것 하나하나가 어렵게 느껴졌습니다. 그러다 이 문화원을 알게 되어 모든 것을 모두 맡기고 편하게 4월부터 차근차근 준비를 해갔습니다. 올해 9월에 왔는데, 해외로 가려는 주변 친구들이 많아져서 물어보더라구 어떤 걸 준비해야되며 어떤 서류를 어디에다 언제까지 넣어야하는지 .. 꽤 할일이 많은 지 애를 먹더라구요. 혹시라도 빠뜨리면 안돼잖아요 ㅠ 그래서 친철히 문화원을 통했다고 알려주었어요 ㅎ 7월가서 저는 한달동안 워싱턴에 있는 어학원을 다녔어요. 한국인 달랑 3명있지만 모두 다른 반, 다른 레벨이고 주로 외국 학생들과 어울렸어요~ 다들 미국언어권외의 학생여서 영어실력 늘리기에는 더할 나위없이 좋은 분위기였어요. 난생 처음 배구를 배워서 7월 여름날 시간가는 줄 모르고 경기하다가 탈진할뻔 했지만 ㅋㅋ그래도 너무 즐거웠던 한달, 소중했던 한달이였다고 생각해요! 그후에는 NVCC에 transfer해서 학교를 다녔는데 그사이 한달은 가족이랑 여행을 다녔구요~ 나이아가라, 뉴욕, 펜실베니아등을 다녀왔어요. 우리나라가 작은 나라임을 깨닫기도 하였고, 저의 운전실력이 완성되는 시점이였어요. 학교에 들어가서는 사실 좀 놀랐던것이 한국인이 생각보다 많아서 한국인을 쉽게 볼 수 있다는 것이었어요.(거기가 한국타운이라고 불리는 아난데일 옆 캠퍼스였거든요) 그래서 후에 캠퍼스를 바꿔서 다녔어요. 아주 가까운 곳에 한국인 아니 동양인이 거의 없는 캠퍼스가 있었거든요ㅎ 이렇게 열심히 공부하다 5월쯤에 학기가 끝나고 여행도 다니고 재미있는 1년이였습니다. 후회없구요 정말 필요한 1년, 많이 놀면서 배웠던 기간이라고 할 수 있네요 중간중간에 tranfer 하거나 비자에 대한 궁금증이 있으면 계속 연락을 드렸구요 많은 도움 감사합니다.
안녕하세요~ 저는다운타운에 위치한 ELS에서 네달을 공부하고 UW으로 2달정도 어학연수를 갔습니다. ELS와 UW프로그램을 비교해본다면, ELS가 좀 더 말틔우고 영어와 친해지는 데 쉽다면,UW프로그램은 보다 더 아카데미컬해요. 그래서 배우는 게 좀 더 체계적이고 아무래도 대학 내의 프로그램이다보니까 ELS보다 시간은 적지만, 더 많은 걸 배우는 것처럼 느껴집니다. 하지만, 제 생각으론, 처음 연수를 가서 바로 UW프로그램에 들어갔다면, 조금 힘들었을수도있었을것같아요. 왜냐하면 저는 els에서 이미 영어에 조금 익숙해진 후에 uw을 갔기때문에 아카데미컬한 것들을 조금 더 잘 흡수할 수 있었던 것 같습니다. UW은 레벨이 5개이고, 오티에 가서 시험을봐서 reading, writing, listening시험으로 레벨을 각각 결정합니다. 그래서 만약 reading 레벨이 4면 리딩레벨 4 안에 있는 카테고리에 있는 반들 중에서 하나를 선택할 수 있고 라이팅이 레벨이 3이면 그 카테고리 안에 반이 또 많아서 그 안에서 자기가 고르고싶은걸 골라서 할 수 있어요. 저는 모두 레벨이 5가 나와서 하고싶은 반을 했는데요. 그래머는 그 전 ELS에서도 많이 했고 그랬어서 advanced conversation, 라이팅 중심의 research paper쓰는 반 (반이 뭐였나 정확히 기억이 안나네요ㅠㅠ)그리고 advanced listening'&speaking을 했어요! 그런데 정말 선생님들도 실력이 좋으시고 에세이반 같은 경우는 숙제를 해가면 피드백을 정말 열심히 써 주시더라구요. 그래서 열심히 해가는 보람도 있고... conversation반은 주로 말을 많이 시켜요..프레젠테이션 많이 하구요. 그리구 말할때 미국인들이 쓰는 속담이나 슬랭같은거 배워서 좋구... 리스닝&스킹반도 마찬가지에요. ELS하고 비교하면, 유덥 선생님들이 좀 더 실력도 있으신것같고 프로그램도 더 체계적이에요. 그렇다고 ELS가 체계적이지 못한 건 아니지만 아무래도 사설이다보니까 선생님들 가르치는 실력,그리고 열정이 조금 덜한것같기도 해요... 좋은 선생님들도 물론 몇몇 계시긴 하지만요. 저는 룸메이트가 둘이었는데 한명은 한국인, 한명은 베트남애였어요. 둘다 유덥 학생들이었는데 한국인친구도 미국에서 산 지가 7년돼서 반 미국인이었어요.ㅋㅋ 그래서 그 친구의 친구들하고 만나기도 하면서 아메리칸들 대화하는것도 많이 보고 또 영어로 대화하면서 조금 더 늘 수 있었던것같아요. 그리구 기숙사생활이 좁고 불편하지만, 그 안에서 미국애들대화하는거 많이 들을 수 있어서 좋은것같아요. 막 말 빨리하면 하나도 못알아듣기도 하지만, 자극도되고... 그리구 우연한 기회에 친구될 기회도 있고요. 그리고 기숙사 안에 밀플랜신청하면 밥 먹기도 편해요. 기숙사 안에 카페테리아가 있어서 샐러드바, 피자파는곳, 라이스종류,등등 다양해서 먹기 좋아요. 어학연수 가기 전에는 이렇게 재밌고 많은 경험할거라고는 정말 상상하지 못했었는데 원장님과 해외교육문화원 분들도움으로 아무 문제없이 다녀왔어요. 너무 감사드립니다...또 정말로 소중한 시간이었어요. 기회가 되면 한번 더 가고싶네요!
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