ESL Institute at Wisconsin Lutheran College
The ESL Institute (ESL-I) is open to all who wish to improve English communication skills in preparation for further academic and career goals. Our purpose is to help students reach these goals by providing a solid foundation in the use of the English language.
Our program develops each language skill in progression—listening, reading, writing and advanced practice, which is a combination of skills needed to prepare the student to enter an academic classroom.
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Students in the ESL-I will:
- Be tested for placement
- Learn from native speakers and get individual attention in small classes
- Access WLC facilities and campus events
- Enjoy regular cultural enrichment activities such as:
- Visit theatres and museums
- Attend professional baseball, basketball or hockey games
- Dine at local restaurants
- Travel to local attractions
- Participate in English Conversation Corner
- Experience the diversity of American culture in the upper Midwest and in the Milwaukee-Chicago metro area
Challenging topics include:
- Pronunciation/accent reduction
- Slang and idioms
- Current events and popular culture
- Grammar topics
- Specialized vocabulary