The ESL program at UW-Eau Claire provides year-round, dynamic, English language instruction to individuals whose first language is not English. Students improve their English language skills while learning about a variety of subjects at the university.

The ESL program is committed to non-native speakers' development of effective oral and written communication skills, which are essential to successful integration of international students into academic coursework and campus life.

Our goal is to create a bridge between learners' English language studies in their home country to using their English skills successfully in university courses. The ESL Program assists learners to become effective communicators in diverse English speaking contexts, and to accomplish a wide variety of social and academic tasks in English. We have succeeded when, upon completion of our ESL program, students are ready to compete side-by-side with native speakers of English in academic courses.

WHY STUDY ESL AT UW-EAU CLAIRE?
The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's English as a Second Language (ESL) program has the highest quality English language and academic language courses available to meet your professional needs. The ESL program is professional, intellectually stimulating, and enjoyable! You will take fun excursions and engage in stimulating projects, make many new friends, and participate in American and multi-cultural experiences!

All the ESL instructors are well trained with advanced degrees in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and have extensive experience in their areas of specialization. Classrooms, materials, computerized language labs, tests and other educational resources are state-of-the-art. These resources reflect the most recent pedagogical developments within the field of TESOL. American English is the focus of coursework at UW-Eau Claire with the end goal of preparing you to enter the University system and/or to work with English speakers in your home environment.