English Language Institute (ELI) students enjoy practicing language skills outside of the classroom. In June, they exchanged Missouri State classrooms for elementary school classrooms. Students in all levels of Speaking courses visited a WING's class called, "Oh, The Places You'll Go." About WINGS WINGS is a program for gifted students in the Springfield Public … [Read more...] about English Language Institute students spread their Wings
I'll share my own personal experience with hosting, with tips on the do's and don't's of a great experience. Host opportunities The ELI Special Programs team offers opportunities to host junior high and high school students from Isesaki, Japan. Anyone can sign up to be a host - an individual, a couple, a family, even local high school students. There are three … [Read more...] about Impacts of a one-day cultural exchange
The International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) held two program completion ceremonies in May. Students reached outstanding achievements in their short-term training programs. Customized Educational Program in Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques This 3-month, customized program was designed for 12 graduate students representing the Ningxia University College … [Read more...] about ILTC Participants Achieved Successful Development in Education and Plant Science
Cali Pettijohn's advanced listening class experienced local culture in a hands-on way. Students completed their English Language Institute course by visiting Urban Roots Farm. The 8-week course included intensive and extensive listening skills. Intensive skills include noticing grammar, expressions, reduced sounds, and vocabulary. Extensive skills capture main … [Read more...] about Listening Class Ends Session at Urban Roots
Guest post by Rishad Rzayev. Love for my roots I am very happy and proud that my life is full of rich emotions and memories. I always believed that I have two homelands because I was born and raised up in the capital of Kazakhstan - Astana and lived there throughout my childhood and graduated high school there. However, I grew up in two places from the time I was an infant. … [Read more...] about From Exchange Student to Graduate Bear