Welcome
Students attending the SHSU ELI for spring 2012 come from:
China, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Venezuela, Thailand, Jordan, Cambodia and Central African Republic
(a welcome message from James Moore, ELI Coordinator)
The English Language Institute (ELI) of Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, is a part of the Office of International Programs, whose goal is to help students from around the world achieve their academic and professional objectives. To that end, the ELI provides an effective learning program where international students can improve their English communication skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We understand the variety of English learning goals our students have and we make every effort to help them achieve these goals. Our students are important to us and we care about them and their needs.
Our objectives are to:
- Provide quality instruction in English using effective teaching methods and practical, motivating materials.
- Develop our students' communication skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- Strengthen their knowledge of language systems (grammar, lexis, phonology and function)
- Foster a greater understanding of culture in the United States
- Keep students motivated while maintaining a strong and steady improvement in their English skills and overall fluency.
- Provide the necessary library and technical services to support language learning.
- Help international students to become confident and proficient so that they can function independently in an English-speaking environment.
We would like to share an exciting world of discovery with you and help you to accomplish the goals you have planned for yourself. If you have any additional questions or comments, please refer to the other links of this web site. We appreciate your interest in the English Language Institute and hope that we will have the privilege of meeting you.
The SHSU ELI offers students:
- Academic curriculum and instruction
- 18 hours/week core instruction in reading, writing, listening and speaking
- 6+ hours/week of supplemental courses
- Teacher/student ratio of approximately 1 instructor for every 15 students
- Academic Lecture Series to provide real college classroom experience
- Experienced, skilled and supportive faculty
- Majority of instructors with advanced degrees
- Combined teaching experience of over 100 years
- Program offers regular professional development opportunities to provide instructors updated information on trends in the field of language learning
- Regular meetings with coordinator to address student needs
- ELI-sponsored cultural immersion activities
- Three field trips each semester to provide a cultural learning experience
- Regularly scheduled shopping and sightseeing trips to Houston and local area
- Twice monthly planned extracurricular activities
- Free Talk Time - students discuss interesting topics with local volunteers
- Supportive learning environment
- Reading and Writing Centers with free tutors
- Student Advising and Mentoring (SAM) Center with study skills advisors and GRE and GMAT preparation sessions
- Excellent student services and campus life
- Newton Gresham Library: extensive book collection and research assistance
- Computer Services Department: ample computer centers with internet access
- Counseling Center: services for students having emotional difficulties
- Student Health Center: on-site doctor and pharmacy
- Legal & Mediation Services, Career Services and Public Safety Services
- Sports events, art exhibits, theatrical/dance performances and music concerts
- Student Activities Department: regular social events
- Recreational Sports Center: state-of-the-art exercise facility (additional fee)
Listen to International Welcome Messages
