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What is your Intercultural Language Learner Profile?
Our Lens When the Chicago Language Center (CLC) launched the English Language Institute (ELI) in 2015 to support the University’s community of users of English as an Additional Language (EAL), some of us paused to chuckle at how the new institute’s mission...
English Survival for University and the Classroom: A Guide to Navigating Academic and Casual Language.
by: Eduardo Oliveira Have you ever been in a classroom, listening intently to a lecture, when suddenly the professor says something like, “This is the crux of the matter,” “In a nutshell,” or “Don’t beat around the bush,” and you find yourself completely lost? It can...
The Ins and Outs of Finding a Job Teaching English Abroad
In this blog post, we will explore the advantages and disadvantages of different jobs teaching English abroad. ELI staff and students who have taught abroad will also share key pieces of advice to follow when searching for a program teaching English in another country.
“I took Spoken Communication: Academic Presentations because, for my future career, it is extremely important to be able to communicate in a proper and interesting way. I learned how to use my voice when speaking, the best body language for presentations, and how to best design PowerPoint, among other things. I think with this class, students will gain more confidence in their own communication and presentation skills. I’m glad I now have these skills on my CV!”
“I took Spoken Communication: Conversation in Context because I wanted to find ways to communicate better and to think more like an American in order to be better understood. My instructor was wonderful and always had an answer for my questions; if you follow his advice, you will be very happy with the results. I definitely feel more confident after taking this class.”
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