Minnesota English Language Program

Minnesota English Language Program The Minnesota English Language Program. Where you meet the world!

The Minnesota English Language Program (MELP) provides courses in English as a second language (ESL) at the University of Minnesota. ESL course work helps non-native English speakers improve English reading, writing, and speaking skills for success in a university classroom or in the workplace. Taught by exceptional faculty from a world-class university, MELP offers a variety of credit and noncred

it courses for students and professionals. Drawing on a wealth of resources from across the University of Minnesota, MELP also offers customizable English as a Second Language (ESL) training to meet the specific language needs of various groups, businesses, and organizations.

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

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

¿Quiere estudiar inglés en los Estados Unidos?Si está interesado en mejorar su inglés para postular a un programa en una...
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

Are you looking to improve your English skills this summer? Our 7-week Intensive English Program is designed for student...
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...

Improve your small talk, networking and interviewing skills this upcoming fall semester!This course helps students refin...
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...

Learn strategies for using artificial intelligence effectively this upcoming fall semester! ESL 3900 is a course that wi...
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...

Improve your English pronunciation this fall! If you are a student looking to polish your pronunciation in English inclu...
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...

Build your professional communication skills this fall! Enroll in this course if you are a business or closely related m...
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...

Are you interested in developing your English language proficiency in a fun, supportive community at the University of M...
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

Next Culture Talks is Thursday 4/9 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive!  All UMN students, scholars, faculty, ...
04/08/2026

Next Culture Talks is Thursday 4/9 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome!

The next Culture Talks is this Thursday (April 9) from 1-2 p.m. in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive. Join us to participate in a discussion activity in which we'll explore cultural value continuums. We'll also eat cookies and drink some coffee, cocoa, or tea!
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Address

216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Room 20
Minneapolis, MN
55455

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16126241503

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