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English Language Institute (ELI)

The English Language Institute (ELI) serves both native English speakers and multilingual students who grew up speaking a non-English language.  ELI services include:

 

  • Individual one-on-one consultations

    • Individual appointment with ELI coordinator to review grammar, student's writing sample, academic English in the research university, and more

 

  • Grammar workshops

    • Weekly 50-minute interactive workshops
    • Topics include verb agreement, active/passive voice, sentence types, incorporating quotes in your writing, make your essay "flow", presenting ideas with varying vocabulary and structures, common errors to avoid, and more
    • Drop in for one workshop or attend as many as you wish
      • Schedule of topics posted each semester

 

  • Pronunciation and fluency workshops

    • Weekly 50-minute interactive workshops
    • Topics include pronunciation, intonation, word stress, fast speech, secrets to understanding, and more
    • Drop in for one workshop or attend as many as you wish
      • Schedule of topics posted each semester

 

  • English language resources

    • Includes links to writing and grammar resources, reading help, speaking and pronunciation resources, American culture and University culture (including U.S. classroom vocabulary)

 

  • Conversation Partner Program

    • Free program that matches international students with members of the UC Merced community for conversation, optional informal social gatherings, and insight on American culture
    • Students of all class years are welcome and encouraged to volunteer as a conversation partner