Hear from Students
-Raquel, Brazil
-Francine K, Cameroon
-Eimrick, Democratic Republic of the Congo
-Khalid, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
-Megumi, Japan
-Tomoki, Japan
-Yuto, Japan
"I joined ELI to study English and improve my English skills. I like the people. They are so nice to me and so kind to me."
–Arata, Japan
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"I love all the benefits of being connected to the U. Free transit passes, on-campus activities, and wonderful resources to help you from studying to finding personal care items." –Benjamin, Chile |
"Utah is a nice place. For me, the weather here is like my hometown so I like living here. I will miss my classmates and teachers. They helped me a lot. My favorite class is the speaking class. It is really hard for me but has helped me a lot."
-Li Shi, China
"It is not just about learning English; ELI teaches skills that I can use at any University; even when I go back to Germany and I’m not studying English anymore, the skills I learned at ELI will help me succeed in my future University studies."
–Julia, Germany
"The environment helps you learn English; it is more than just going to class; the teachers try to get the best out of you; there is an atmosphere where you can study and get help from teachers any time you need it."
-Mohammed A., Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
"We are like a big multicultural family because we all have fun together and help each other; if we have a test in one of our classes, we all work together as a team to study; I now have friends from all around the world."
–Astrid, Mexico
"I feel very lucky for the fact that I started my USA life at ELI which helped me to be prepared not only with my language skills but also with American culture. My wonderful teachers taught me practical and academic English. I gained a lot of confidence which prepared me to be ready for post graduate program at Duke University. I recently opened my own business! I am really grateful for what I learned at ELI from world class teachers."
-JK, South Korea
"I am a graduate student at the David Eccles Business School of the University of Utah. I feel extremely grateful to have studied at ELI for four sessions. The school provided a wonderful learning experience with great teachers and a warm environment. Not only did I improve my academic English skills, but I also gained valuable knowledge about American culture from my fellow international students."
-Ochirkhuu G, Mongolia
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"This program gave me the tools as a community leader and as a pastor, which helped me to found an English school in our church and we have more than 40 people in our class and learning English as a second language for the first time, it also opened the way for me to grow in an English-speaking organization and continue with social care and counseling and social work programs for those who are in adduction or with mental health problems and emotionally impaired. Today we are a community of more than 700 people impacted by the opportunity of language and embracing culture and the beautiful American dream. Thank you to ELI."
- Lautaro A Lopez
"I graduated in December 2022, I did 4 of the ESL English classes and also got the opportunity to be in the project management program. Those changed the way I see my career; I know now that I want to continue studying about finance and risk. Being able to communicate in a second language has opened my work opportunities. I couldn't have done it without all the wonderful people who I studied with, and the amazing professors who believe in us."
- Maria Perez
"I am so grateful for the opportunity to improve my English and meet new friends. Now I'm feeling more confident in developing my conversation skills and for using my English in general."
- Aurilene Guilherme
"My life has improved very much since I graduated from the ESL classes, both my job and personal life have been exceptionally better. One of the main goals for me in that program, as a foreign attorney, is to apply and pass the bar test exam. Hopefully, this year with the improvement in my writing and reading skills, I will pass the test. At my job, in an attorney’s office, I recommended hundreds of people to take ESL classes, because it gave me the proper skills to be a part of this country and to help others in doing the same. Keep up the hard work on helping others."
- Miguel Angel Perche Enez. Graduation in 2022.
"I graduated in 2018, this program opened so many opportunities in my career as a professional, I am from Mexico and studied Architecture and this program just changed my life, I could have interviews and apply for a jobs, and the next year after I graduated, 2019, I started working in an architecture firm and hopefully in the next year I will pass the test to have my license. When my job saw that I was in this program they saw a person who is prepared and educated. I always recommend this program."
- Paola Alexander
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