The Minnesota English Language Program offers fully customized, short-term programs for groups seeking immersive US-based, internationally-based, or online English language and cultural experiences. Programs are tailored to group goals, budgets, and English proficiency levels.
Types of classes include: Academic English, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), US culture, cross-cultural communication, global learning, active learning, pronunciation improvement, English for Teaching Purposes (English Medium Instruction support).
Additional add-on options: Field trips, guest lectures, cultural activities, site visits, instructional coaching, and classroom support.
Instruction can be delivered on campus, online, or at alternate sites in the US or abroad. Programs are designed for groups looking to enhance academic English, teach in international settings, engage in intercultural exchange, or develop a deeper understanding of US culture and university expectations.
Example Programs:
- A fall semester immersion program blending academic English and US culture for students from China.
- A three-week summer program for Japanese learners combining academic English, civic engagement topics, guest lectures, and field trips.
- A professional development program for Chinese EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) through English.
- A nine-month faculty development program in Japan on integrating active learning, assessment techniques, and collaborative methods—delivered online, at the host institution, and at UMN.
- A seven-week cultural immersion and orientation program for Omani students preparing for university admission.