English Language Institute at NDMU

12/09/2020

Meet: Theu

Theu came to the U.S. in March of 2019 and joined ELI then. Practicing English everyday has helped improve her skills since she did not know any before ELI. Theu enjoys learning how to write essays and also recently learned how to write an encyclopedia article! She will soon be applying to NDMU to study art therapy so that she may help others in the future.

“I really appreciate the teaching methods and the enthusiasm of the ELI teachers.”

Thank you, Theu!

12/08/2020

Meet: Nga

Nga is a Sister from Vietnam, living in Baltimore. Before ELI, she did not know any English but now has daily conversations with many different people. She especially enjoys reading and writing. Nga hopes to study nursing in the future and use her new English skills to help others.

“ELI is a good way to learn the English language. If I know someone who wants to study English, I advise him/her to learn it at ELI.”

Congrats, Nga

12/02/2020

Meet: Len

Len is currently living with the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Baltimore. While at ELI, Len took six classes each session including writing, grammar, reading and discussion, conversation, vocabulary, and pronunciation class. She said that after each lesson, she would practice conversation skills with her fellow American Sisters everyday. Len will be applying to NDMU to major in nursing.

“Invite English into your life. Practice thinking, writing a diary and speaking in English.”

Good luck, Len!

12/01/2020

This week, ELI is highlighting four of their students that recently completed our program! Each day we wanted to share some of the things they have learned and accomplished while at ELI.

Meet: Hoa

Since joining the program over a year ago, Hoa says that her favorite thing to do in ELI is learning conversation skills with her classmates. She also loved learning how to design wikipedia pages in class. After completing the program, Hoa wants to apply to NDMU and study nursing.

“ELI is a very good environment to learn English. You have the opportunity to exchange and learn more about the culture of international students.”

Thank you, Hoa!

11/26/2020

Happy Thanksgiving from ELI! The ELI faculty and staff want to thank all of our current and former ELI students for dedicating their time and passion to learning English. This program would not be possible without you and we are proud of all of the things you have accomplished so far and will continue to do. Thank you!

11/23/2020

Today, ELI celebrates Culture Day! We value the diversity every student brings to our program and that is why learning with us is so great. Appreciating different cultures teaches us the need for compassion and acceptance. Do you have a favorite memory from Culture Days in the past? If so, comment below and share with some of your previous classmates!

11/16/2020

November 16-20 is International Education Week. ELI would like to celebrate all of their past, present, and future international students! International education looks a little different this year but we are still as connected as ever. To learn about our program and all it has to offer, explore our website at http://www.ndm.edu/eli.

11/06/2020

5 reasons to join ELI:
1) English Fluency
2) Cultural Experiences
3) Opportunities
4) Educational Support
5) Friendships
Head to https://ndm.edu/about-us/institutes/english-language to learn if our program is meant for you!

11/01/2020

Today ELI celebrates Dia de los Mu***os or Day of the Dead. This holiday is a two day festival where families create an ofrenda (offerings) to honor loved ones that have passed away. The ofrenda is adorned with marigolds, food, pictures of the departed, and calaveras. How will you celebrate this Mexican tradition?

10/31/2020

Happy Halloween from ELI! Did you know that Halloween was originally started by the ancient Celts about 2,000 years ago in what is now Ireland and the northern United Kingdoms? It became the traditional trick-or-treating event that we know in the late 1800s when many Irish immigrants came to America. Share your favorite ELI Halloween memory by commenting below!

10/22/2020

Throwback Thursday! Our Fall II Session began this past Monday. We wanted to remember how fun our classes are and wish all of our current students good luck!

10/12/2020

ELI is excited to announce that our very own, Sarah Griffith, will be a presenter at the 2020 WAESAL Annual Conference. She will be speaking in Tech with a Purpose: Fostering Virtual Student-Centered Classes.

Sarah’s workshop will take place on Friday, October 23rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 and will focus on how teachers, like herself, are using technology to make online classes interactive and motivational. For more information on the conference or to register, head to https://waesol.org/annual-conference/2018-pre-conference-workshops/.

Pre-Conference Workshops Friday, October 23rd Online These professional development workshops (Friday, October 23, 1:00 pm to 4 pm) are designed to provide opportunities to discuss and examine relevant topics and important issues in greater depth. Annual conference sessions will follow on Saturday,....