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Up one levelEngaged English (E2) is a program for non-native English speakers who are interested in improving their English language communication skills while, at the same time, gaining a better understanding of social enterprise, volunteerism, and philanthropy in the United States through professional internships in Seattle-based businesses with a socially-minded mission. In each program, iLEAP works with universities and organizations to design a customized program that meets the needs and interests of the participants. iLEAP is able to design E2 programs for as short as a few days or as long as a few months. Unlike typical intensive English language training, E2 takes a content-based approach that emphasizes civic engagement and getting students working with businesses and organizations that are interested in the 'triple bottom line' of people, the planet, and profits. Students who participate in E2 do not just have an international experience, but a transformative one that will last throughout their personal and professional lives. iLEAP handles everything from plane tickets to accomodations to visa, and all Engaged English programs take place in the beautiful and cosmopolitan city of Seattle, famous for its music and arts, scenic environment, and progressive politics.
Interested in Doing an Engaged English Program?
Engaged English combines English Language skill development with professional internships in Seattle-based nonprofit and social enterprise businesses and academic seminar study. This is a program that can be tailored to the needs and interests of specific groups and is ideal for Japanese who are interested in visiting Seattle, improving their capacity to converse in English, gaining meaningful professional experience, and taking courses taught by experts in the field of social enterprise.
E2: Rikkyo University program
In partnership with Rikkyo University, iLEAP has developed a month long course of study entitled, "Social Enterprise, American Civil Society and Nonprofit Management". Through this program, students from Rikkyo's International Business major will be taking seminar courses (in English), doing an internship in a Seattle-based social enterprise, and experiencing all that Seattle has to offer--including city tours, a Mariners baseball game, and more.
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