The English Language Institute (ELI) at Missouri State University received a $20,000 grant this month from Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The grant will help to continue the Newcomer Family Welcome Program and make English language classes accessible to recent refugees and immigrants to Springfield. The program partners the ELI, Springfield Public Schools, International … [Read more...] about True community partnership to help newcomers
Cali Pettijohn’s advanced listening class visited a local organization with a global reach. Students completed their English Language Institute course by touring the Askinosie Chocolate factory. The 8-week course included intensive and extensive listening skills. Intensive skills include noticing grammar, expressions, reduced sounds, and vocabulary. … [Read more...] about ELI students tour the chocolate factory
Watthanakorn Kanthakeaw is an ambitious international student improving his language in the English Language Institute. He is from Chiangrai, on the northern side of Thailand. He came to the United States to pursue his dream of teaching children in his home country. Pursuing an English education major and American Sign Language in Missouri State is the first step to achieve his … [Read more...] about Where There is a Will, There is a Way!
The first ever Khebrat group has accomplished its “Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion” program with the English Language Institute at Missouri State. This 12-month program started on Feb 5, 2018. The 28 English teachers from Saudi Arabia experienced three phases in Springfield, which are English training at the ELI, leadership teacher training, immersion … [Read more...] about Khebrat Participants Finish Strong with the English Language Institute