"The teachers and staff at the ELI make you feel welcome and try to teach you more than just what is in the books."
. . . Ugur

"ELI teachers instruct you in proper English and build your confidence. The ELI courses really improve your English and enrich your campus life." . . . Shan-Miao

"The ELI is a welcoming environment and the teachers are always ready to help us." . . . Katya

"The ELI teachers push the students to learn. (Good pressure, not bad)." . . . Adam

“In a short time I have learned English well. At the ELI the teachers have worked with us individually. Also, I have had the chance to meet people from all around the world.” … Sezer

“When I came to the United States of America, I felt alone and worried about my school life. At that time, smiling and saying “Yes or No” were all I could do…all of the staff helped me until I could pass the TOEFL test.” …Shingo

“The ELI was an amazing experience for me, and a very good adjustment to American reality. The environment is so warm and friendly; the teachers are always available for discussion. They want to help you have a successful career (doesn’t matter what you are going to do in your life).” …. Georgios

"In my case, I did not even know the basic writing rules in English before studying at the ELI. It would have been difficult for me to get good grades on my papers (at the university) without taking the writing class at the ELI. I also became confident about giving my opinion in front of my classmates in college after practicing public speaking at the ELI …Masae

“YSU‘s ELI is unlike the other ESL programs I had been to before, it’s totally different! It’s better because it’s not just a place to learn English, but a place that has awesome teachers and classmates that really want to know and help you. If you don’t know that much English, it’s a place to get yourself started. If you think you already know a lot of English, it will be a place to open your eyes and have fun!” … YuLing

“When I started at the ELI, there was only one word you might say for me which is hopeless. I had never taken an English course before and I didn’t have any idea about this language. However after a while, I began to improve myself tremendously with my teachers' help at the ELI. They helped me to write an essay, how to pronounce and to explain myself in English” … Didem

“It was such a memorable experience for me. Through the ELI program, I not only improved my English. I also made some great friends from all over the world. The YSU ELI program is my key to a successful college life.” … Jueun

“The ELI helped me a lot not just to study English, but to also prepare to study at YSU. I learned a lot of things from ELI’s teachers. I feel thankful for the ELI teachers and all my friends that had the same experience with me before.” … Dede

“The ELI program was very beneficial to me as an international student. I learned how to write which is very important for one who attends college. I also learned how to speak properly, which helped me not only at the university but also in my daily life. When I started college after I finished their program, my listening and speaking skills were on the level that I was able to keep up with American students.” …Jarmila

“The professors and the staff helped me out academically and emotionally. You will not be treated as a number, but as a person." ...Alberto

“We covered a lot of material in a short time and we improved a lot. But, besides our studies, we always found time to laugh and have a little bit of fun.” …Jozsef

"Being here was a wonderful experience that helped me to improve my English and at the same time mature. This opportunity was amazing and it did open many doors for my future. I am really thankful to the teachers for all their help and support. It was really nice sharing with different people and learning about their cultures." ...Maria Claudia

"I appreciate that this ELI makes me feel comfortable while I study English." ...Seiichi

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