English for Academic Purposes ESL courses are designed for advanced (C2) ESL students who wish to further develop their academic skills and understanding of US culture in preparation for admission to or study in US colleges and universities.
English For Academic Purposes Courses:
TOEFL iBT Preparation
Understanding US Culture
Academic Writing from Sources
Critical Reading and Thinking Skills in English: US Fiction
Critical Reading and Thinking in English: US Nonfiction
IELTS Test Preparation
To take English for Academic Purposes (ESL) courses, students must complete ESL060 Advanced Grammar, Reading, Listening and Speaking, and Writing courses or earn a minimum total score of C2 Advanced on the Michigan EPT.
Provide non-native speakers of English with the English language, academic, and cultural skills that will enable them to further their education in U.S. colleges or universities and/or gain employment in their native countries or the U.S.
Campus:
Study format:
Start date:
Chicago, IL Downtown Campus
On Campus
9/14/2026
English for Academic Purposes Objectives
The overall goals of these courses are to help students to:
Understand and annotate college-level texts.
Recognize typical lecture structures and learn systems for lecture notetaking.
Find reliable sources of information and cite them correctly.
Organize, write, and edit research-based reports.
Practice answering the types of questions typically asked on English-language proficiency exams.
Learn the origins of shared US cultural values and systems of government.
English for Academic Purposes is offered at Midwestern Career College’s Chicago Downtown campus, conveniently located in the heart of the Loop at 100 S. Wacker Drive. Click here for more information on this campus.
MCC’s ESL and Professional English students come from diverse countries, cultures, and professional backgrounds while studying together in downtown Chicago.
TOEFL iBT and Academic English Resources
Midwestern Career College supports advanced English language learners preparing for academic, professional, and TOEFL iBT communication success in the United States.
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