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Launch into English

Hear from students and teachers about how to learn English and prepare for university-level coursework anytime, anywhere.

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2023 ASU Summer Experience international students visiting Old Main.
Cintana Alliance students attend Sustainability and Innovation Summer 2023 Experience at ASU to explore solutions to attain UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Japanese Global Launch students showing their Sun Devil pride.
Global Launch Group & Custom Programs teach English geared toward specific industries to help students improve their chances of landing their dream job.
Three smiling ASU students showing the pitchfork sign.
Learning English in a different country offers some wonderful opportunities to meet new people and make new friends from around the world.
Man helping two younger students at a laptop and workbook.
Living with an American host family while studying English at ASU as a Global Launch student has several benefits. See why this could be the best option.
Three ASU students having a conversation outside of the Barrett Honors College building on Tempe, AZ campus.
It is important for English speakers to know common American slang words and phrases to understand the context of conversations and to communicate meaningfully.
A smiling ASU student at her laptop in class.
The first day of class can seem scary, but it doesn't have to be. Preparing beforehand will help you feel more confident and have a great first day.
A group of ASU students walking down palm walk on Tempe campus.
Being immersed in a different culture can cause you to feel excited, overwhelmed, curious and empowered. See how to navigate the stages of culture shock.
Smiling ASU student studying on her laptop in her bedroom.
Idioms are expressions that are not predictable from the words they are made up of, which can be confusing to English learners. Get familiar with common English idioms.
Three happy ASU students walk down Palm Walk on Tempe campus, ready for class
Get ready to flourish in the desert climate on campus at Arizona State University with the right tools and information to stay safe, happy and productive.
ASU student exploring graduate degree programs on her laptop at home.
Learn how Tomorrow’s Leaders master's degree students from the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) area are learning English online with ASU Global Launch.
EMI Faculty at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Photo by Jephian Lin.
Educators who teach academic subjects in English to non-native English speakers continually develop their teaching skills by participating in EMI institutes.
students answering
The global pandemic has forced us all to re-imagine the way we do many things, including the way we get an education.