English Language Opportunities at the University of Minnesota
Formal English courses and English support services are designed to assist our international students, scholars and their eligible dependents in improving their oral and written English skills (if they wish to do so). Please read below for English programs that may interest you.
Intensive English Language (ESL) Instruction
The Minnesota English Language Programs (MELP) helps internationals 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. This program is Free.
- 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. This program is Free.
Tutoring
- Instructional Center Tutoring
(Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, 185 Klaeber Court, 612-624-6386)
- Tutoring assistance for English composition.
Managerial Communications
MCOM 5540: STRATEGIES AND SKILLS FOR MANAGERIAL PRESENTATIONS: NON-NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
(Instructor: Sheryl Holt, 612-624-4525, holtx001@umn.edu)
This class is for scholars connected to The Carlson School of Management or for students in the MBA program. This class teaches how to: deliver key messages with clarity/confidence, regardless of audience or setting; maximize impact as a speaker, seated/standing; focus on personal communication style and audience; tailor message; handle questions/answers; use audio/visual tools; present as a team.
ESL Resources in the Community
- MINNESOTA LITERACY COUNCIL
The Minnesota Literacy Council (MLC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving literacy throughout the state of Minnesota. They offer literacy services for, among others, non- native-English speakers and recent immigrants. On their website, they also help learners find convenient English programs in the Twin Cities or across the state.
- THE LINCOLN EDUCATION CENTER
(730 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-871-6350, webmaster@inamn.org)
The Lincoln Education Center offers free English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults.
To take part in their classes, people need to take a test and fill out registration papers. Tests are given Monday through Wednesday. Call (612) 871-6350 for more information and to make a testing appointment. Testing takes about two hours.
- GLOBAL LANGUAGE INSTITUTE (GLI)
(340 Cedar St # 25, St Paul, MN 55101, 651-209-3525)
The Global Language Institute offers class instruction in English. For more information, visit their website.
- The Center for Scholarly English
The Center for Scholarly English provides one–to–one and small–group English language assistance. It works with scholars and researcher at the post-doctoral level and above. Instruction can be provided either on site, or at their campus in downtown Saint Paul. Specializing in oral communication and scholarly publishing. See more information or call 651 – 253–4903.
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
UMN instructor Sheryl Holt has written a book especially for non-native English speakers, Success with Graduate and Scholarly Writing (for purchase).
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