Minnesota English Language Program

06/08/2026

First summer Culture Talks is Wednesday 6/17 from 3:30-4:30pm behind 216 Pillsbury Drive SE. Please join us!

Culture Talks Join the Minnesota English Language Program at Culture Talks from 3:30-4:30pm on three Wednesdays this summer: June 17, July 1, and July 22! We'll meet outside in the area behind 216 Pillsbury Drive SE (or inside in Room 12 if it rains). All UMN students, schola...

04/30/2026

SELS finals hunker in progress until 3pm! Drop-in consultations and free snacks!

The SELS team is here and ready to hunker down with you! Join us for our Finals Hunker in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE anytime between 12-3 PM. We’ve got snacks and language support at the ready!

04/30/2026

SELS finals hunker is Thursday 4/30, 12-3pm! No appointment needed, and all are welcome!

Our Finals Hunker is only a few days away! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30th from 12-3. Drop in for on-demand language guidance while you take on your final projects, papers, and exams. See you soon in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE!

04/27/2026

¿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 29 de mayo | 8:30 am (UTC-5). Sesión en español.

¡Inscríbase hoy! z.umn.edu/studyenglish

04/23/2026

Are you looking to improve your English skills this summer?

Our 7-week Intensive English Program is designed for students who want to further enhance their English skills for academic, professional, or social purposes!

Part-time student application deadline is May 29th.

For more information, email [email protected]!

Minnesota English Language Program Summer Intensive English Program 2026 June 15th — July 31st Study English full-time or part-time at the University of Minnesota this summer! This 7-week program is ideal for students who want to further enhance their English skills for academic, professional...

04/16/2026

Improve your small talk, networking and interviewing skills this upcoming fall semester!

This course helps students refine their English skills for effective and culturally appropriate communication in professional settings!

Email [email protected] if you have further questions.

ESL 5008: Speaking for Professional Settings The goal of this course is to help students refine their English skills for effective and culturally appropriate communication in specific professional situations. Students will increase their confidence to communicate in a variety of settings. Fo...

04/13/2026

Learn strategies for using artificial intelligence effectively this upcoming fall semester!

ESL 3900 is a course that will introduce you to AI tools useful for enhancing your English language learning!

For more information please email us at [email protected].

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...

04/10/2026

Improve your English pronunciation this fall!

If you are a student looking to polish your pronunciation in English including your rhythm, intonation, and word stress, ESL 3550 may be the course for you!

For more information, email [email protected].

ESL 3550: Pronunciation Improvement Improve your Pronunciation this Fall! This course is designed for students who want to polish their pronunciation in English. Course content and activities are centered on improving the production and perception of the sounds of the English language. Focus...

04/09/2026

Build your professional communication skills this fall!

Enroll in this course if you are a business or closely related major and looking to increase oral fluency for presentations and other business interactions!

If you have questions please email [email protected].

ESL 3006/5006: English for Business Interactions Build your Professional Communication Skills this Fall! This course is designed for high-intermediate to advanced non-native speakers of English who are currently business majors or in a closely related major. Class features: Increase oral fl...

04/08/2026

Are you interested in developing your English language proficiency in a fun, supportive community at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities? Are you currently a full- or part-time student in the University's Intensive English Program?

If either is true, did you know that scholarships are available for both new and continuing students? They are! But don't delay, the deadline to apply for fall 2026 scholarships is May 10. Learn more and apply at z.umn.edu/iepscholars