Advanced Academic English:
The Last English Course You’ll Ever Need

Build the reading, writing, and vocabulary skills you need for TOEFL, graduate study, and professional success—while learning how to keep improving on your own.

8-week live program · Small group

Feeling stuck at an advanced level?

  • You understand most English—but not everything.

  • You’ve taken classes, but you don’t see real progress.

  • Your writing still feels unclear or inconsistent.

  • You don’t feel ready for exams or academic work.

Most advanced learners get stuck because they don’t have the right system.

Meet Your Instructor

Christinah Mulder, M.A. TESOL - 7 years teaching and tutoring experience, specializing in advanced academic English and TOEFL prep.I specialize in teaching adult learners at the intermediate to advanced level. I've helped students increase their TOEFL scores; I've helped students successfully prepare for and begin university study; I've helped students gain the confidence they need to pursue professional licenses and advance toward promotion in their careers.Over time, I noticed that many advanced learners stop improving—not because they lack ability, but because they don’t have the right system. Academic-level English has a massive vocabulary. Academic-level writing feels daunting. And somehow, we're always stuck on the grammar.Thankfully, now more than ever, there are tools to help overcome these hurdles. This course is designed to help you take advantage of those tools and change the narrative of being "stuck."My goal is not just to help you improve during these 8 weeks, but to give you the tools to continue improving long after the course ends.

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Christinah created a supportive and engaging environment in the Advanced Academic English class. Her lessons were well-structured, challenging, and extremely helpful for improving academic writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills. I gained a lot of confidence and practical strategies that were valuable for my academic goals.

Tu Anh Do

Advanced English Student, Columbus Adult Education Center

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I attended Salt Lake Community College in the fall of 2022 and had Christinah as my professor. I learned a tremendous amount from her; my vocabulary has improved and expanded enormously since then. I always looked forward to being in her class and participating, as I was able to learn and enjoy myself at the same time. She made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed! My life here in the United States has gotten so much better since then. I got my first job in July 2023, where I currently continue to work at the Utah Attorney General's Office. I truly recommend her to anyone who wants to learn English and be successful.

Mariann Christensen

Mariann Christensen

Advanced English Student, Salt Lake Community College

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Mrs. Mulder is organized, professional, patient, positive, and always willing to help students with their goals.

Anonymous Review

Anonymous Review

Academic Reading Student, Brigham Young University's Intensive English Language Program

What you’ll achieve in 8 weeks:

  • Write clear, structured academic essays

  • Understand complex texts more efficiently

  • Use advanced vocabulary naturally

  • Identify and fix your own grammar mistakes

  • Build a system to continue improving independently

  • Use AI tools effectively for English practice

This is not a typical English class.

Most courses teach content.This program teaches you how to keep improving after it ends.You’ll learn:

  • A repeatable system for self-study

  • How to use AI for writing, feedback, and vocabulary

  • How to stop depending on teachers

This is designed to be the last formal English course you need.

Program Details

  • Duration: 8 weeks

  • Schedule: 2 live sessions per week (2 hours each)

  • Format: Live, interactive, small group (8-12 students)

  • Total: 32 hours live instruction

What's Included

  • Live classes with 8–12 other motivated students

  • Weekly writing feedback

  • Academic Vocabulary System

  • AI Practice Guide

  • Structured self-study framework

Who This Is For:

This program is for you if:

  • Your English proficiency is intermediate-high to advanced-high (as measured by the ACTFL proficiency guidelines)

  • You feel stuck at an advanced plateau, and you feel like your English doesn't live up to your intellectual ability

  • You want to improve academic writing and vocabulary

  • You are preparing for TOEFL or graduate study

  • You are living in an English-speaking country, but you don't get the kind of academic-level practice you need in your everyday interactions, OR

  • You don't live in an English-speaking country, and you need tools for meaningful regular practice

Enrollment

Early Bird (Apply by May 21) : $690That's $21.56 per hour of live instruction, plus writing feedback and materials/tools for self-study.Regular Pricing: $740Spots are limited to ensure personalized feedback. 8 students minimum, 12 students maximum. Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Access and Sponsored or Reduced-Cost Spots

A limited number of sponsored or reduced-cost spots are available for students with financial need.If this applies to you, you can indicate your interest in the application form.

Application deadline: June 4thTwo scheduling options:

Text1. Tuesday/Thursday cohort:

  • June 9th - July 30th

  • Every Tuesday and Thursday

  • 7pm-8:50pm Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6)

2. Saturday (condensed) cohort:

  • June 13th - August 8th

  • Every Saturday (except July 4th in observance of American Independence Day)

  • 5am - 8:50am Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6)

Ready to break past the "advanced" plateau?

Still Deciding? Start with a FREE Workshop

Why Advanced English Learners Stop Improving
(and How to Fix It)Thursdays: May 7th, May 14th, May 21st, May 28th, June 4th
7pm Mountain Daylight Time (UTC-6)

In this free 45-minute virtual workshop, I'll dive into more detail about the issues I've seen my advanced students face--and the solutions I see possible. I'll give you a sneak peek into what we'll do in this program and answer any questions you may still have. I look forward to seeing you there!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the application process?

The application form is brief and should only take about 10-15 minutes. You'll be asked to answer some questions about your English level and your goals to determine whether this course is a good fit for you. After submitting the form, you can expect to receive an email from me directly to confirm your enrollment in the course and give instructions for payment and preparation for your cohort's first meeting.

2. How do you accept payment?

Payment will be completed using the global digital platform Stripe. Payment can be made all at once (up to 48 hours after your acceptance letter) or broken into two payments, with the first payment due 48 hours after your acceptance letter and the second payment due four weeks later. Payment plans are not available for early bird pricing.

3. In what timezone will meetings take place?

As the instructor is based in the Salt Lake City, Utah, USA area, all meetings will take place in Mountain Daylight time (UTC-6). Please consider how this impacts scheduling in your timezone before applying.

Will there be "homework?"

The premise of the program is to teach you how to use the tools provided to study independently. As such, there will be an expectation that you spend time outside of our meetings practicing the tools we use in class. Self-study expectations will not exceed two hours per week. You will also have several structured writing assignments.

5. What platform will be used for meetings? And will they be recorded if I miss a class?

We will use Zoom for meetings. All meetings will be recorded, and you can request access to a recorded meeting if you miss one. However, there will be a limit of one recorded meeting (for the condensed Saturday cohort) or two recorded meetings (for the Tuesday/Thursday cohort) that you can request access to if you need to miss a meeting. This is to ensure motivation to attend live, where the entire cohort benefits from real-time feedback and interaction. Please consider your schedule and whether you can commit to attend all (or almost all) meetings at the scheduled time.

6. Is there a refund policy?

If, after completing payment, you realize that you will be unable to attend/complete the program, you can request a full refund up to the first cohort meeting (June 9th for the Tuesday/Thursday cohort and June 13th for the Saturday cohort).After the first meeting of the cohort, there will be no refunds. However, if for any reason you are unable to complete the program, we can defer your enrollment to a future cohort on a case-by-case basis.If you have questions or concerns about the quality of the cohort instruction, you are always welcome to reach out to me directly so that we can ensure we are working directly toward your goals.