Minnesota English Language Program

First Culture Talks is TOMORROW, Thursday 9/17! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome. See you there!

Culture Talks (Fall 2026) Culture Talks Join the Minnesota English Language Program and Student English Language Support at Culture Talks every other Thursday from 1:00-2:00PM this fall! We'll meet in 216 Pillsbury Drive SE, Room 135. All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome to join. Follow us on the...

Want to feel more comfortable giving presentations and joining class discussions? ESL 3602: Speaking for Academic Purposes helps you present your ideas with accuracy, variety, and flexibility. Learn how to structure academic talks, explain concepts from your field, and boost your spoken fluency. Register now for fall! (This course counts toward the Advanced English Language Communication minor/certificate)

ESL 3602 Fall 2026 ESL 3602: Speaking for Academic Purposes Course content includes developing skills needed to participate in academic interactions. Focuses on presentations, seminar-style discussions and informal exchanges. Students present themselves in academic settings with accuracy, variety, and flexibil...

A few highlights from MELP's Summer Intensive English Program. This summer students interacted with local people and experienced local culture through weekly "Community Contact" field trips. They also participated in other social activities on Fridays. As you can see, they really got around the Twin Cities and had some fun, too!

MELP is still accepting part-time applications for our fall Intensive English Program through August 21!

MELP Intensive English Program (Fall 26) Minnesota English Language Program Fall 2026: Intensive English Program September 8th — December 16th Study English full-time or part-time at the University of Minnesota this fall! This 15-week program is ideal for students who want to further enhance their English skills for academic, professi...

MELP students had a great time visiting with the residents at the Pillars as part of their classes in the Summer Intensive English Program!

Earlier this month, we welcomed students from the University of Minnesota's Minnesota English Language Program. Their program provides language instruction for international students, professionals, and visiting scholars.

We are so grateful for their partnership and to the resident volunteers to help make these meaningful conversations and connections possible!

Join us for the LAST Culture Talks of the summer Wednesday 7/22 from 3:30-4:30pm. We’ll be outside behind 216 Pillsbury Drive playing games, listening to students’ favorite songs, and enjoying snacks and cold drinks. All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome!

MELP students had a great time at the "Fourth in the Park" parade and picnic in St. Paul on Saturday!