“One of my favorite things is to find something that I had written but forgotten about. I love that mix of feelings between, ‘I wrote this’ and ‘I don’t remember writing this,’ followed usually by, ‘Wow, I was more clever than I thought…’ Unlike spoken words, writing is durable. I enjoy working with the Written […]
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“I created Spoken Communication: Conversation in Context to help international students understand the hidden aspects of speaking English. I love seeing students’ assumptions challenged as they break through to the next level of speaking.” ⠀ –Shane, Language Pedagogy Specialist Spoken Communication: Conversation in Context (Tue,Thu 8-9:20a) will be taught online this Autumn. Register today: […]
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Attention: all UChicago students, postdocs, non-degree visitors, staff, faculty and other affiliates who speak English as an additional language: Registration for the ELI’s autumn courses ends this Friday (Oct 2). All courses will be remote in Autumn. We are offering the following Spoken Communication courses: ✅ Fluency Building ✅ General American Pronunciation ✅ Professional […]
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This Autumn, we are hosting the following free weekly activities for a fun way to practice your English at UChicago: Conversation Hour Board Game Group Reading Group All will be held remotely over Zoom. To accommodate as many time zones as possible, we are asking that anyone who is interested in participating in an activity […]
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“My favorite part about teaching Spoken Communication: General American Pronunciation is the opportunity to expand students’ understanding of the particular rhythm and sounds of the English language. Apart from the words we speak, there are many non-verbal characteristics that give English its unique sound. In this course, students will define and explore these characteristics, heighten […]
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“Whether it is with coworkers or managers, every time we speak in the workplace, we balance being serious and wanting to make an emotional connection with the people we are speaking with. Expressing that balance is probably the most difficult thing that we do and we do it every time we have a conversation. I […]
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“Spoken Communication: Academic Presentations is such a fun class for me! It is always exciting to see students start at one level and end at a higher level in both presentation skills and confidence. I love challenging students on what they think makes for an interesting and engaging presentation. Overall though, I hope students will […]
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📣Attention: all UChicago students, postdocs, non-degree visitors, staff, faculty and other affiliates who speak English as an additional language: Registration for the ELI’s autumn courses begins today (Sept 21) and ends Fri, Oct 2. All courses will be remote in Autumn. We are offering the following Spoken Communication courses: ✅ Fluency Building ✅ General American […]
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We know that many of our incoming and current @uchicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s the Chicago Latino Film Festival. ⠀ “In its 36th year, the venerable Latino Film Fest—originally scheduled for in-person […]
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Liliana, our AEPP student assistant, has taken time this summer to perfect (and share!) her homemade pain au chocolate. YUM! 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at home. Like many others worldwide, the AEPP staff have been working from […]
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Back in June, the ELI sent out a survey to our students regarding the racial and social justice protests that were, and still are, occurring in the U.S. Several students responded to the survey and asked some wonderful questions. We have posted those (anonymous) questions and our responses to our blog: https://esl.uchicago.edu/2020/09/02/the-elis-response-to-recent-social-unrest-in-the-u-s/ Please don’t hesitate […]
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During the AEPP, we are hosting a number of virtual social events to help students connect with each other and have fun outside of class. Students are currently participating in the AEPP from all over the world. On Mondays we have hosted a group for people who are interested in learning more about sports culture […]
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Tips from a 2019 AEPP Student: “Try to make friends from different programs in your AEPP class. It will be difficult to know people from different departments once the Quarter starts.” –Peter, 2019 AEPP Student 🎉 🎉 🎉 Tuesdays during the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program), we will provide tips from previous students for how to […]
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Today marks the beginning of the final week of the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program)! 6 weeks sure do go by quickly. (And next week, registration for our Autumn English courses begins!) The AEPP is our 3-week intensive English program for incoming international The University of Chicago PhD and Masters students that runs every August […]
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We know that many of our incoming and current UChicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago cultural icon. This week, it’s the International Museum of Surgical Science. They are committed to: “Portraying, through exhibits and other appropriate media, the […]
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Tim Gaherty, one of our AEPP instructors, tries to spend as much time as possible outside during the summer. Working in the garden is one of his favorite ways to do that. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how our @uchicagoeli AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program) staff are spending their free time at […]
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Congratulations to our Writing Tutor, Eszter Ronai, on being a recipient of an International House 2020-2021 Graduate Fellowship! 💯💥📣 Fellows “were selected based on academic merit, leadership abilities, community activities, and their ability to contribute to the diversity of the International House community. Graduate Fellows have the unique opportunity to play a leadership role within […]
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Tips from a 2019 AEPP student: “[The AEPP] offer[s] an amazing opportunity to make friends with ELI staffs, students from all schools, UChicagoGRAD, etc. Make sure that you open yourself to everyone, chat, hangout, [etc]. You will soon establish the very first friend circle, which will help you get used to your life at (U)Chicago […]
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The ELI Offices are closed today (Monday, Sept 7) in honor of the U.S. holiday of Labor Day. AEPP classes are also cancelled. Labor day honors the achievements of workers and was made a federal holiday in 1894. We’ll be back tomorrow. Until then, enjoy the day!
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We know that many of our incoming and current @uchicago students and affiliates are unable to explore Chicago at the moment. That’s why every Friday this summer, we will showcase a Chicago/U.S. cultural icon. This weekend, it’s the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, one of the most famous horse races in the world. ⠀ […]
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Judy Sloane, one of our AEPP instructors, has been gardening and baking bread. “I’ve been baking many different varieties of bread and growing my own herbs and vegetables to use when I cook.” She is pictured with a homemade loaf of challah. Doesn’t it look delicious? 🌟🌟🌟🌟 On Thursdays this summer, we are showcasing how […]
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During the AEPP, we are hosting a number of virtual social events to help students connect with each other and have fun outside of class. Students are currently participating in the AEPP from all over the world. On Saturday August 22, we hosted a Talent Show for AEPP session 1 students and staff. Pictured are […]
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Question: What is the one thing AEPP students should do before Autumn quarter begins? Answer: Learning more about what is real life in Chicago from people living here and how to adapt quickly would be helpful. –Shiyao, 2019 AEPP Student 🎉 🎉 🎉 Tuesdays during the AEPP (Academic English Pre-Matriculation Program), we will provide tips […]
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