The English Language Institute of Columbia, Missouri provides many activities to support non-native English speakers in improving their English language skills. Not only does the Institute help individuals in preparing for and securing employment, but it also provides information about and referrals to community resources. The Institute promotes American citizenship through Civics and language instruction, and it offers a healthy, encouraging and friendly environment to foster esteem in learning.
Some things we do...
- ESL Instruction for non-native English speakers
- Civics/Citizenship Instruction
- Community Resource Information through Topical Workshops and Field Trips/Community Outings
- One-on-one Job Search Assistance
- Career Readiness Training
- TOEFL preparation
- Speaking Skills classes for advanced ESL students
- Advanced English Speaking Skills Class for international researchers, scholars, and professionals
English on your own...
English Language Lab
Hours: Monday- Thursday 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Room 215
The English Language Lab provides an opportunity for adults who are non-native English speakers to improve their reading, writing, listening and speaking abilities. It offers programs for citizenship, life skills, English at the workplace, and TOEFL preparation. TOEFL is the Test of English as a Foreign Language, which is a requirement of many institutions of higher education for applicants whose primary language is not English. In addition, the Lab is supervised by a certified English as a Second Language instructor. The instructor's role is to assist students and facilitate learning.
