English Language Institute

If you plan to earn a college degree in the U.S. and want to improve your English prior to your enrollment, then the ELI is just the place for you. We hope this website will help you learn more about what the ELI at Arkansas Tech University has to offer, just for you!

The English Language Institute at Arkansas Tech University has everything you need to become a great speaker of English...just see for yourself!

• Our program promotes an excellent instructor-teacher ratio, approximately ten-fifteen students per class
   

• Our Institute offers an intensive English language curriculum designed to prepare the student for university level academic courses
   

• The courses cover English writing, grammar, reading, listening, and speaking skills in conjunction with cultural awareness skills, and we even offer several special courses including a film and music course
   

• Students may choose to take only the intensive English language courses, or they may continue on with one of many academic programs available
   

• Our qualified and experienced staff is here to not only to help our students improve his or her English language skills, but also to help our students realize their personal and professional goals
   

•  Students who follow our course curriculum and scholastic recommendations usually show rapid improvement in language skills
   

• Computer based language learning is provided, and our new technology center offers the most up-to-date resources
   

• Conversation partners are provided during each session for one-on-one English practice
   

• Tech is an authorized TOEFL IBT Test Center, and TOEFL training is provided in the program
   

• Tech is a great place to study! Our university is located in the beautiful Arkansas River Valley. There are many opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the area and to interact and practice English with native speakers. The university offers many activities such as sports, recreation, clubs, music, plays, trips and cultural activities.

For more information, please contact Ms. Donna Ogle, Coordinator, at dogle@atu.edu.