18-20 hours of classroom instruction per week

Three levels of instruction from intermediate to advanced

Classes taught by experienced and expert faculty

Guest lectures, workshops, conversation partners, and site visits into Washington, D.C.

Specialized courses focused on U.S. culture

Pathway program options available

No English proficiency exam required for admission (TOEFL, IELTS, etc)

Visa support offered for qualified students

Access to all AU facilities, including the library, athletic center, clubs & organizations, and Academic Support & Access Center

Unlimited DC Metro and bus access with U*Pass

Support and advising staff that are specially trained to work with language learners

Member of English USA

Students will be placed in appropriate course levels from intermediate to advanced with a placement test taken during the on-campus orientation. Students are expected to be able to speak, read, write, and understand simple sentences.

This course focuses on improving all aspects of the oral and aural skills necessary to be successful undergraduate students. The curriculum emphasizes receptive skills, such as listening for content, note-taking, paraphrasing, and summarizing, as well as expressive skills, such as giving a variety of presentations and participating in small group and whole class discussions.

In the process, students increase their fluency and accuracy in expressing their ideas, expand their academic and idiomatic vocabulary, and sharpen their critical thinking skills while becoming more comfortable and confident with the culture of an American classroom.

Classroom Hour : 18-20hours