Minnesota English Language Program

10/28/2026

Please join us for a special Halloween edition of Culture Talks this Thursday 10/29 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive. We'll learn about Halloween traditions and enjoy some special Halloween treats! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome.

10/19/2026

Enroll today in ESL 3900: Special Topics - English Language Learning with Generative AI! This 2-credit, hybrid course starts October 27. ESL 3900 introduces effective strategies for using AI tools to enhance English language learning while maintaining academic integrity. See z.umn.edu/esl3900 for more info.

ESL 3900: Special Topics: English Language Learning with Generative AI Learn effective strategies for using AI this fall! This course introduces multilingual students to effective strategies for using artificial intelligence to enhance English language learning while maintaining academic in...

10/14/2026

Join MELP and SELS for the next Culture Talks on Thursday 10/15!

Culture Talks Join the Minnesota English Language Program and Student English Language Support at Culture Talks every other Thursday from 1:00-2:00PM this fall! We'll meet in 216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Room 135. All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome to join. Follow us on the...

10/13/2026

Check out this FREE workshop from Student English Language Support (SELS) on October 20!

STUDENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE SUPPORT (SELS) Free Workshop for Multilingual Students Small Talk Strategies for Successful Communication Small talk is a big deal in the U.S.! Join us for… Tips on starting, continuing, and ending conversations Ideas for topics to talk about and topics to avoid A cha...

10/08/2026

Do you want to study English in the United States?

Whether you're interested in advancing your academic English skills in order to apply to a degree program at a US college or university or you simply want to improve your English proficiency for professional or social reasons, this information session will share how the University of Minnesota English Language Program can help you meet your goals.

Friday, October 16, 8:30-9:30 AM (UTC-5). Presented in English.

Register today! z.umn.edu/studyenglish

10/08/2026

¿Quiere estudiar inglés en los Estados Unidos?

Si está interesado en mejorar su inglés para postular a un programa en una universidad o colegio de los Estados Unidos o mejorar su inglés por razones profesionales o sociales, estas sesiones informativas informarán cómo el Programa de Inglés Intensivo de la Universidad de Minnesota puede ayudarle a alcanzar sus metas.

Viernes 9 de octubre | 8:30 am (UTC-5) Sesión en español.

¡Inscríbase hoy! z.umn.edu/studyenglish

10/07/2026

ESL 3900: Special Topics - English Language Learning with Generative AI is still enrolling students for this fall! This 2-credit hybrid course will run October 27 - December 16 and provides a great opportunity to learn how to use AI tools to enhance your English language learning. See z.umn.edu/esl3900 for more info.

ESL 3900: Special Topics: English Language Learning with Generative AI Learn effective strategies for using AI this fall! This course introduces multilingual students to effective strategies for using artificial intelligence to enhance English language learning while maintaining academic in...

09/30/2026

Please join us for Culture Talks on Thursday, October 1!

Next Culture Talks is Thursday 10/1 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive. This week MELP instructor and SELS consultant Christine Walz will be leading our discussion activities. Of course, there will also be snacks and coffee/tea! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome.

09/18/2026

In this video, MELP students Tony and Mariana share about their experience in MELP's Intensive English Program last summer!

09/17/2026