I want to improve my speaking skills in English

Enroll in Penn State's Intensive English program.  The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) at Penn State offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes a focus on speaking and listening skills in English.  Detailed information about admission, program dates and fees is available on the IECP website.

Take a local English conversation class.  The Mid-State Literacy Council, located in downtown State College, offers courses in conversational English. 

Request a language partner.  Internationals seeking to practice their conversational English and to learn more about local culture may request a Global Conversation Partner from Global Connections, a United Way agency located on Penn State's central campus.

I want to improve my academic writing skills in English

Enroll in Penn State's Intensive English program. The Intensive English Communication Program (IECP) at Penn State offers a comprehensive language curriculum that includes courses on writing and reading skills in English at intermediate and high intermediate proficiency levels.  Detailed information about admission, program dates and fees is available on the IECP website.

Take a local English writing class.  Classes in academic writing for internationals are also available at the Mid-State Literacy Council, located in downtown State College.

I want to know if there are English classes available off-campus in State College

The Mid-State Literacy Council, located in downtown State College, offers classes on written and spoken English, and language test preparation.  Detailed information about course schedules and fees is available on their website. 

I want to serve as a conversation partner for international students and visitors

Community members may volunteer as Global Conversation Partners at Global Connections, a United Way agency located on Penn State's central campus that provides community-based culture and language programs to internationals in the State College area.