Learn English (ELI)

Join us for casual conversation with international students!

Call or email today! [email protected] - 706-507-8521 - columbusstate.edu/eli

ELI Meet the Teachers begins tonight at 5:30pm! You'll receive a free placement test when you register for classes! Click below to join us on Zoom

Join us on Wednesday at 5:30 to learn more about our English classes. https://t.e2ma.net/click/axddsg/mqk337/ukt0tjb

Congratulations to our students in the Intensive English Program for their completion of the Fall 2020 semester! We enjoyed an outdoor picnic in honor of their hard work. Their English proficiency improved as they persevered through masks and social distancing. We look forward to our Spring 2021 semester beginning on January 25. See www.columbusstate/eli for more information.

It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Spring Catalogs are shipping. Waiting by your mailbox for yours? Access the online version right now. https://issuu....com/csuced/docs/csu_cpe_spring_2021 Get a jumpstart on planning your 2021. Use #CSUCPESP21 to let us know what classes you are taking.

New evening classes start next week. Register now online.

Our new self-paced English course allows students to study on their schedule! Students will use high-quality online course materials for six months to study and use general English skills. A certified ESL teacher will monitor their online progress. Each semester, the teacher will host 4, 1-hour collaborative sessions with an easy-to-use video chat application. This program begins anytime! Sign up today by visiting columbusstate.edu/eli or by calling 706-507-8070

Start English class anytime! Study at your own pace with online curriculum! A certified ESL instructor will monitor your progress and lead 4 virtual sessions.

Are you a preparing for the TOEFL exam? Join us for a 5-week interactive course of test taking strategies and practice. The course is designed for students at an intermediate (B1 CEFR) or higher level of English proficiency. Masks and social distancing are required.

IEP began today! We are so excited to welcome our students back and look forward to what is to come this fall. Registration is still open! Please visit our website, call 706-507-8070, or email [email protected] for more information! columbusstate.edu/eli

Our Intensive English Program (IEP) begins August 17! This program is designed for students of all English proficiency levels who want to learn English for academic, research, and professional purposes. Students may attend full-time or part-time during the 15 week semester. No visa is required but full-time study meets requirements for student visa. Students may also qualify for MyCAA and VA benefits! For more information please visit coumbutssate.edu/eli or call 706-507-8070 to set up an appointment with a teacher.

The ELI’s very own Seongmi is starting her bachelor’s degree this fall! Congrats!

TODAY is the last day to sign up for our Parents and Preschoolers class! Bring your children (ages 2-5) and learn English together with a Certified English as a Second Language instructor. You and your child will attend each session together and learn English naturally through songs, stories, and fun with repetition! Call 706-507-8070 or register online by clicking below!... Monday Classes: https://columbus.augusoft.net/index.cfm Wednesday Classes: https://columbus.augusoft.net/index.cfm

English learning is more effective with a purpose! Study English through interaction with others as you discuss and share in our Learn English Through Current Events series beginning February 23! In each session, students will read, write, listen, and speak in English with a certified English as a Second Language instructor. Register now by calling 706-507-8070

Become a Conversation Partner with ELI! Each week ELI hosts a conversation hour for our non- native English speaking students to practice their English speaking skills. We would love to have you join us! This opportunity can earn volunteer hours and allow you to engage in a new culture yourself. Please share this with your friends and family, and let us know if you are interested by giving us a call at 706-507-8070 or emailing [email protected].

ELI is back in session! Our ELI students spent part of their day working together to build the tallest tower they could, while also building their English language skills. We are so glad to be back and would love for you to join us! Registration is still open for our Parents and Preshoolers and Learn English Through Current Events classes. columbusstate.edu/eli

Our Spring 2020 Classes begin soon! These classes are open for registration now. Call 706-507-8070 or visit our website for more information: columbusstate.edu/eli

If you are actively preparing for the TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test), register now for our Enhanced TOEFL Prep course, beginning January 17! This 12-hour instructor-guided course is designed for students with intermediate English proficiency (CEFR B1 or higher, or TOEFL > 42). The first four sessions will include a test overview, strategies and resources for test preparation, test taking strategies and practice exercises for each of the four test sections. The final session will include a mock test experience and a follow-up conference with the instructor to develop a test prep plan.

Bring your children (ages 2-5) and learn English together with a Certified English as a Second Language instructor. You and your child will attend each session together and learn English naturally through songs, stories, and fun with repetition! This series begins January 27!