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The aim of this study is to provide an overall evaluation of the Practical English course at one of the universities in Seoul and to suggest effective ways to improve it. The course was designed to improve students' listening and speaking skills. The study collected the data both quantitatively and qualitatively from both the students and the instructors. The quantitative result shows that students' language skill was improved throughout the year. The qualitative data show the students' overall satisfaction with the course, though it also indicates some areas to enhance. According to the study, some effective ways to develop the course and induce students' motivation are including the course results in the student's GPA, providing systematic curriculum for all four college years, improving the Multi Internet Lab's contents and providing more opportunities for overseas English programs.