English Language Institute
Welcome to the English Language Institute (ELI)
Our institute offers a diverse range of high-quality intensive English programs designed to meet the needs of students, business professionals, and language enthusiasts from around the world. Whether you're preparing for university studies in the United States, enhancing your English skills for career advancement, or simply looking to improve your language proficiency, the ELI provides comprehensive courses tailored to your goals and proficiency levels.
With our experienced faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant campus community, we offer an immersive learning experience that goes beyond the classroom, including cultural events, trips, and activities that enrich your time at the University of Delaware.
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Alumni Spotlight: Salem Almutairi
July 30, 2026 | Written by CAS Communication StaffMeet English Language Institute alumni Salem Almutairi, a sophmore at UD studying English literature. -
Learning English Across Generations
July 21, 2026 | Written by Kaitlyn DiehlThe ELI offers a variety of programs and accommodates students of all ages, which has given us the exciting opportunity to serve multiple generations within the same family. This is the case with ELI alumna Emily Liu and her mother Lanzhu Liu; while Emily wanted to learn English to broaden her skillset for her career, her mom wanted to learn English to be able to travel in her retirement. The ELI met both goals. -
Current Student Spotlight: Cennet Teker
June 29, 2026 | Written by Kaitlyn DiehlMeet Cennet Teker, an English Language Institute student from Turkey, and learn how ELI helped her build confidence, improve her English, and prepare for PhD study in the USA. -
Chinese Student Spotlights: Ziyi Yang and Wanting Tong
June 12, 2026 | Written by Kaitlyn DiehlMeet Wanting Tong and Ziyi Yang, two ELI students from China, and learn how the University of Delaware's English Language Institute helped them build confidence, improve their English, and prepare for their future studies.
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YouTube Video - University of Delaware English Language Institute: youtube.com/watch?v=Sv8hK5pqyso
