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Language Needs
Welcome to The English Language Center, where a legacy of excellence and distinction has lived since 1961! We educate today on the shoulders of the hard-working Spartans that came before us and we thank them for setting this stage.
We’re glad you’re interested in what we offer!
What's your Goal?
Learn English
We offer various levels of English language instruction on campus in East Lansing, Michigan. Please click “learn more” to find out how you can join us on campus.
Be a Language Teacher
We offer a variety of programs for current or aspiring teachers that include language study and methodology while providing exposure to U.S. culture and society. Please click “learn more” for more information.
Customize a program
We can design an academic language program and cultural immersion experience based on group requests. Please click “learn more” to start customizing your program!
Learn English Online
We offer courses online for students looking to improve English skills from wherever you are in the world. Please click “learn more” to find out how you can join us virtually.
Go Further in Teaching
We offer a variety of online programs that include a certificate program, a series of online language teaching courses, and programs for language teaching online. Please click “learn more” to view our current offerings.
Improve Yourself Online
We can design all kinds of online workshops, professional development opportunities, and courses for language learning, teaching, and administration. Please click “learn more” to find out what we are currently offering.
Study at the elc
The English Language Center provides instruction to international students who need to improve their English language skills before beginning academic course work. The ELC serves the international community by providing English language instruction against a backdrop of American life and academia.
Featured News
ELC in New Space
This summer, the ELC moved to a new space in Wells Hall. Many of our faculty and advisors are now
Brazil PDPI – Summer 2025
The ELC is so happy to welcome its 6th cohort of teachers through Brazil PDPI (Programa de Desenvolvimento Profissional para
Certificate Holder: Kirsten Dye
Congratulations on earning your TESOL certificate! The TESOL Certificate Team would like to celebrate Kirsten Day for this accomplishment by
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