Midwestern Career College’s Professional English courses are designed for Post-Advanced (C2) ESL students who want to strengthen the communication, presentation, and workplace English skills needed to succeed in professional English-speaking environments.
Why Does Professional English Matter?
Advanced English proficiency involves more than grammar and vocabulary. In professional environments, success also depends on communication style, cultural awareness, presentation skills, workplace confidence, and the ability to collaborate effectively with English-speaking colleagues and clients.
MCC’s Professional English coursework is designed for advanced English language learners who want to strengthen their communication skills for professional, academic, and business environments in the United States and internationally.
Students develop practical workplace communication abilities through presentations, business writing, interpersonal communication, collaborative projects, and real-world English usage designed to reflect modern professional settings.
Located in downtown Chicago, MCC provides students with opportunities to build English fluency within one of the largest business and cultural centers in the United States.
Who Are Professional English Courses Designed For?
MCC’s Professional English courses are intended for advanced English language learners who already possess strong English fundamentals and want to refine their communication skills for professional, academic, and business environments.
These courses may benefit international students, working professionals, graduate school candidates, and individuals preparing for careers that require advanced communication and collaboration in English-speaking settings.
Students strengthen practical communication abilities used in modern workplaces, including presentations, professional writing, meetings, teamwork, interviews, and cross-cultural interaction.
Because coursework is designed for post-advanced English learners, students are able to focus on nuance, confidence, fluency, and professional communication strategies rather than basic grammar acquisition alone.
Program Information
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Chicago, IL Downtown Campus
On Campus
9/14/2026
Why Should I Learn Professional English in Chicago?
Professional English students at Midwestern Career College study in downtown Chicago, one of the largest business, healthcare, transportation, education, and cultural centers in the United States.
Chicago’s international environment gives students opportunities to experience English communication across diverse professional and multicultural settings while building confidence navigating daily life in a major American city.
Located in the Chicago Loop, MCC’s Downtown campus places students near businesses, public transportation, universities, cultural institutions, and professional environments that support real-world language development beyond the classroom.
Orientation activities and student experiences help introduce students to professional communication, American workplace culture, and life in Chicago while supporting long-term academic and professional growth.
ESL Orientation and Real-World Learning Experiences
Starting Strong in Chicago
MCC ESL students begin with orientation activities and real-world experiences that introduce them to professional communication, daily life in Chicago, and cultural navigation in the United States.
Which Professional Communication Skills Are Developed?
Professional English coursework emphasizes practical communication skills used in academic, business, and workplace environments where advanced English fluency is essential.
Professional presentations and public speaking
Business writing and workplace email communication
Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication
Professional vocabulary and workplace fluency
Group collaboration and team-based communication
Interview preparation and professional self-presentation
Listening and speaking skills for meetings and discussions
Communication strategies for professional environments in the United States
Students practice using English in realistic professional and academic contexts designed to build confidence, clarity, and communication effectiveness.
What Will You Learn?
Professional English coursework focuses on workplace communication, business writing, presentation skills, and professional interaction in English-speaking environments.
Interpersonal Communication in the United States
English Skills for Success
Professional English for Marketing
Presentation Skills for English Language Learners
Business Writing for English Language Learners
Professional English
To enroll in Professional English coursework, students must complete and pass ESL060 Advanced Grammar, Reading, Listening and Speaking, and Writing, or earn a minimum total score of C2 Advanced on the Michigan EPT.
Accreditation
The Midwestern Career College English as a Second Language Program is accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) for the period August 2018 through August 2033 and agrees to uphold the CEA Standards for English Language Programs and Institutions.
CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the United States.
For additional information regarding accreditation, contact CEA at 1001 N. Fairfax Street, Suite 630, Alexandria, VA 22314, call (703) 665-3400, or visit www.cea-accredit.org.
Professional English courses are not accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and do not qualify for Title IV financial aid assistance.
Professional English Objectives
Students in the Professional English program develop practical communication and workplace language skills designed for professional and academic environments.
Demonstrate English reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills sufficient for professional workplace communication.
Apply principles of interpersonal, cross-cultural, and nonverbal communication.
Collaborate effectively in classroom partnerships and group projects.
Use professional written English for emails, memos, agendas, summaries, proposals, and other workplace documents.
Present professional qualifications and participate in interviews conducted in English.
Student Support and Professional Development
ESL faculty are certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and hold degrees in linguistics, education, communications, and related disciplines. Ongoing professional development helps ensure instruction remains aligned with current academic and workplace expectations.
Admissions and Student Services teams support students throughout the enrollment process and help students adjust to academic life, professional expectations, and living in Chicago.
Professional English FAQ
What level of English is required for Professional English courses?
Professional English courses are designed for Post-Advanced (C2) English language learners. Students must complete and pass ESL060 Advanced Grammar, Reading, Listening and Speaking, and Writing, or achieve a qualifying score on the Michigan EPT.
How is Professional English different from general ESL classes?
Professional English coursework focuses on advanced communication skills used in workplace, business, academic, and professional environments rather than foundational English instruction alone. Coursework emphasizes presentations, business writing, collaboration, professional vocabulary, and workplace communication strategies.
Who benefits from Professional English coursework?
Professional English courses may benefit advanced English language learners, international students, working professionals, graduate school candidates, and individuals preparing for careers that require professional communication in English-speaking environments.
What communication skills are emphasized in Professional English courses?
Students develop communication skills related to presentations, workplace discussions, business writing, professional emails, interviews, interpersonal communication, teamwork, and cross-cultural interaction.
Why study Professional English in Chicago?
Chicago provides students with exposure to a large international business and cultural environment where English communication skills are used across diverse professional and academic settings. MCC’s Downtown campus is located in the Chicago Loop near major institutions, businesses, and public transportation.
Do Professional English courses focus on workplace communication?
Yes. Coursework is designed to help students strengthen communication skills commonly used in professional and workplace environments, including presentations, professional writing, meetings, and collaboration.
Can Professional English coursework help prepare students for graduate study or professional environments?
Professional English coursework is designed to strengthen advanced English communication skills used in professional, academic, and collaborative environments where strong written and spoken English proficiency is important.
Professional English courses are offered at Midwestern Career College’s Chicago Downtown campus, located in the heart of the Loop at 100 S. Wacker Drive.
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