Wayne State University

[Intensive Program] For those seriously interested in improving their English and academic skills and preparing for university study in a relatively short period of time, the ELI provides the services and benefits of the only intensive English language program in metropolitan Detroit. This intensive program consists of up to 24 class hours per week of beginning through advanced instruction. Beginning and intermediate classes teach communicative skills, integrating listening, speaking and pronunciation in one module and reading, writing and grammar in a second weeklong module. Advanced classes continue to reinforce basic skills while emphasizing academic skills, including:

ㆍResearch paper writing

ㆍResponding to readings

ㆍNote-taking

ㆍLibrary skills

ㆍWord processing

ㆍEssay test-taking * ELI 8-Week Summer Session

ㆍSmall classes with highly experienced instructors

ㆍTOEFL preparation available

ㆍBusiness communication and academic preparation available

ㆍComputer-assisted language learning

ㆍUniversity placement assistance available

ㆍGroup rates available

ㆍAudio and computer laboratories

ㆍAthletic and recreational facilities

ㆍSafe, affordable, and convenient housing

ㆍDetroit Spring/Summer Events: Detroit Jazz Festival, Detroit Grand Prix, Gold Cup Hydroplane race, art fairs, and much more! A transition program allows advanced students to take credit-bearing academic courses at Wayne State University while participating in classes at the ELI. All courses integrate American culture with preparation for academic work.