English Language Opportunities at the University of Minnesota
Formal English courses and English support services are designed to assist our international students in successfully accomplishing their educational goals. Please read below for English programs that may interest you.
Intensive English Language (ESL) Instruction
The Minnesota English Language Programs (MELP) helps international students prepare for academic work in an English-speaking college or university setting, read more.
Other English Language Support Services
CONVERSATION PROGRAMS
TANDEM PLUS
(Language Center, 612-626-6050)
This program provides an opportunity to practice language skills and explore culture. Partners meet informally, but on a regular basis, and spend half of the time speaking English and the other half speaking the student’s native language. Once matched, partners determine when, where and how often to meet. Program matches are made shortly after the start of each semester.
PARTNERS IN ENGLISH
(Teaching and Learning Services, Caroline Rosen, 612-625-3017)
Program gives priority to matching graduate students and scholars. It offers participants an opportunity to practice conversational English. Sign-up is on an on-going basis.
WRITING RESOURCES
STUDENT WRITING CENTER
(15 Nicholson Hall, 612-626-7579, writing@umn.edu)
Offers all students free individualized writing instruction. Staff who have expertise working with Non-native Speakers of English are available.
TUTORING
LANGUAGE AND TEACHING CONSULTATIONS
(Teaching and Learning Services, Jane O’Brien, 612-6253041,obrie093@umn.edu)
Non-credit work for graduate students who wish to continue their language and teaching development--based on staff availability.
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER TUTORING
(Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, 185 Klaeber Court, 612-624-6386)
Tutoring assistance for English composition.
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