New Students

Choosing an online English program in times of COVID

The global pandemic has forced us all to re-imagine the way we do many things, including the way we get an education. But many language schools are closed, and many popular language learning mobile apps won’t teach you the real language skills you’ll need to use English right away.

Many students try to learn English online, but often fail because they cannot practice their speaking or receive regular feedback from their teachers

Some schools are open, but close quickly, leaving students stranded.

Some students pay thousands of dollars to private tutors who promise a high quality education, but who cannot prove their expertise in the field of language learning or even teaching online.

When the world is forced to move online, how do you know who you can trust?
How do you determine which online program can give you a useful, high-quality education?
Which in-person programs are guaranteed and will give me full student support?
Which online English programs are reacting to the pandemic and which online programs have a long history of experience in online education?

What are the most important qualities of an English immersion program?

Online teaching experience

Many English schools have little experience in online teaching, and have faced many challenges. Some schools have even closed their doors. Make sure to look for programs that aren’t just reacting to the new landscape of the world. It is important to look for online immersion programs and self-paced online courses created by universities or institutions who have experience in online learning. You should look for courses that have many reviews from their learners, and who have even won awards for their online teaching.

Real-time listening and speaking feedback

Watching a previously-recorded video or lecture on a streaming service or mobile device won’t give you the opportunity to speak back-and-forth with your teacher to ask questions in the moment. Without a live teaching experience, you won’t be able to practice your speaking skills in a conversational setting. Make sure the online program you choose gives you one-on-one instruction with a real teacher and real classmates for maximum language learning.

Teaching expertise

Many online learning apps use artificial intelligence to grade your work. Sometimes, this means that your assignments and language skills won’t be graded by a real teacher. In most courses, this means that the program may not have experience to teach English at an advanced level. When you look for online courses, it is important to search for programs with qualified teachers who are experts in teaching English as a second language.

Full immersion

Learning English online doesn’t mean you can’t surround yourself in the English language.when you are searching for online English programs, make sure that you choose a program with activities, conversation clubs, events and more. These additional activities outside of the classroom will help you practice your English and learn faster.

Student support services

With many video streaming programs and mobile learning applications, students don’t have a support system of academic advisors, tutors, teachers and language specialists to help answer questions or guide you along during your studies. When you choose a language program, it’s important that you receive amenities such as student support services that will help you succeed along the way.

Is Global Launch right for me?

Global Launch has been teaching English online for more than 5 years, and has even won awards from organizations like the U.S. Department of State and Coursera, for our excellence in online teaching.

ASU is also a leader in online learning. The U.S. News and World report just named ASU a Top 10 university in the country for online bachelor’s degrees.

Global Launch’s Online Immersion English language program matches the rigor of our campus immersion program, but allows you to study from the comfort of your home.

In addition, you will receive full student support services, live tutoring, live classes with your teachers and classmates, and access to fun and engaging live activities with other international and American ASU students.

Are you interested in learning English in the U.S.? All four ASU campuses are currently open and operating!

ASU’s commitment to student health and success has allowed our campuses to remain open this fall during the pandemic.

ASU also offers the most comprehensive and thorough COVID testing in the country for all students, staff and faculty for free through the ASU Biodesign Institute.

At Global Launch, you will:

Learn from master educators with more than 10 years of experience in online course development
Learn from a program with more than 45 years of experience teaching English to international learners
Learn from educators who hold a minimum of a master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language, as well as online course development and Educational technology
Learn from ASU, ranked in the top 1% of the world’s most prestigious universities
Get one on one tutoring from ASU MTESOL candidates
Interact with other students in fun and engaging activities and events outside of the classroom that surround you in the English language and American culture
Get instant feedback from your teacher on homework, tests, presentations
Improve your speaking skills with live classes with real teachers and American English speakers
Earn your TOEFL waiver for admission to Arizona State University undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

What do students think about learning at Global Launch?

Meet Chiere, a Global Launch student from Japan who is currently enrolled in our online immersion program. Watch the video below to learn more about the online English language learning Experience at Global Launch!