Classes

The ELI offers English classes which are designed according to the latest research in the field. The core classes include Listening/Speaking, Grammar, and Reading/Writing classes. Students are placed into levels for each skill at the beginning of each term according to their proficiency in each skill. The ELI also offers elective courses in TOEFL, Business English, Pronunciation, Conversation Strategies, and other special courses that vary by term when enrollment allows. Classes at the ELI are small, averaging 12 students, allowing very individualized instruction. Classes can meet in the UF computer labs regularly, completing a variety of language activities. You can see a sample version of the complete curriculum here. This version is for informational purposes only.

Listening/Speaking

Coordinator: Thomas Dolce

The Listening/Speaking classes at the ELI focus on the English listening and speaking skills that are necessary to function in an academic environment. The Listening/Speaking class meets in the classroom four hours per week with an instructor and four hours per week outside the classroom with two language assistants for additional practice with authentic English. Listening/Speaking classes meet from 12:50 – 2:45 Monday through Thursday in the Fall and Spring. The schedule is slightly altered in the Summer semester.

Grammar

Coordinator: Patrick Klager

Grammar classes at the ELI are taught with attention to form and function. Grammar classes meet from 10:40 – 11:30 Monday through Friday, OR from 11:45 – 12:35 Monday through Friday in the Fall and Spring. The schedule is slightly altered in the Summer semester. Students cannot select the class time.

Reading/Writing

Coordinator: Jen Ramos

Reading and writing classes at the ELI focus on the kinds of reading and writing skills that are necessary in the highly competitive academic and professional worlds. Reading/Writing classes meet from 8:30am – 10:25am Monday through Friday, OR from 3:00pm to 4:55pm Monday through Friday in the Fall and Spring. The schedule is slightly altered in the Summer semester. Students cannot select the class time.