On Friday, November 16, University of Delaware’s Fall Break begins. NOTE THAT ELI CLASSES WILL BE HELD on Monday-Wednesday, November 19-21. However, with the University break come changes to the University of Delaware shuttle bus schedule. There will be no UD shuttle buses running over the weekend. On Monday – Wednesday, … Continue reading
It’s not every day that a live performance breaks out in a class or office space, but on Wednesday, students from the ELI added a little theater to classes and the workday when they visited various spots throughout campus to perform their “Five Minute Fairy Tales.” Part of the ELI’s … Continue reading
Due to the winter storm , the University of Delaware (including the English Language Institute) is closing as of 2:30 p.m. today. There will be no classes after 2 p.m. Tutoring and Listening Lab is cancelled. UD Shuttle buses will run until 4 p.m. All offices will be closed. Please … Continue reading
As instructor Monica Farling’s Level 4 Reading/Writing class discussed how Halloween is celebrated in the U.S., Linhan “Angelina” Xu noticed the similarity between Halloween and a Chinese tradition, the Hungry Ghost Festival. We hope that you enjoy this essay that Angelina wrote to share how these two fright-filled holidays are … Continue reading
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 4. In the fall, we “gain an hour” by setting clocks back one hour. That is, if you are awake at 2 a.m., you can set your clock back to 1 a.m. If you don’t plan to be awake at … Continue reading
At the UD English Language Institute, we often tell our students that half of what they learn while in Delaware will be from their experiences outside of the classroom. It is important to be involved, meet students from other countries and learn about American culture. This is why we offer … Continue reading
Returning students: In order to get your schedule for Session 2, you must attend Opening Day on Monday, October 29. On Monday morning, go to the Trabant University Center Multipurpose Room C between 9 and 11 a.m. to check in. Shortly before Opening Day, you will be emailed a QR … Continue reading
Welcome to the University of Delaware English Language Institute! We are excited that you are here at the ELI — or will be soon! To help you know where to go and what to expect, please download these documents: a UD campus map for ELI students (pdf) the ELI New … Continue reading
Every October, children — and many adults — in the U.S. prepare to dress up and eat candy! Halloween, an annual tradition with deep roots, is celebrated on October 31. Halloween emerged from an ancient Celtic festival that marked the end of the summer and the beginning of the cold, … Continue reading
University Preparation Programs The ELI offers a variety of programs to help students prepare to be successful in undergraduate or graduate programs at a top American university. Our undergraduate pathway program, Academic Transitions (AT), is for students who are conditionally admitted to a bachelor’s degree program at the University of … Continue reading
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