English Language Center
The University of South Alabama's English Language Center is a juncture between Mobile, the U.S., and the world. We receive young people from around the globe who are excited to arrive in the world's greatest democracy and economic power. They are also full of hope for their own lives. Our job is to give them the knowledge of English that they will need for success in their studies and future careers. Teaching them is a challenge, but also a little like going on a world voyage every day. You can't help absorbing some of the students' energy and enthusiasm.

Frank Daugherty
ELC Program Coordinator

The English Language Center (ELC) of the University of South Alabama offers intensive English language instruction and cultural orientation to international students who are preparing themselves for university studies in the U.S. In addition, we also have students who simply wish to come to the U.S. for a short time to improve their English. Special classes can be arranged for companies and groups. Our students come from many countries, but the largest groups are from Korea, Japan, China, Russia, Nepal, India and Latin America.

Instruction is offered on the intermediate and advanced levels, with emphasis on the basic skill areas of reading and vocabulary, structure, oral skills, composition, and listening comprehension. Special elective courses are also offered: Practical Vocabulary and Idioms, TOEFL Preparation, English on the Internet, Basic Word Skills, and American Culture.

There are five 8-week terms a year, and students receive 20 hours of intensive English instruction a week. Small classes permit the students to receive more attention from the instructors. All instruction is in English.

ELC students have at their disposal a modern computer lab with internet connections and instructional software. Supplementary computer lab assignments are a regular feature of instruction. For extra English conversation practice, a special Conversation Partner program allows our students to meet with young, American undergraduate students one to five times a week in a relaxed setting. Furthermore, our program offers field trips, parties, and social activities for ELC students.

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