Take your skills to a higher level with online courses if you are not able to come to the UMBC to study English with us.
Courses & Descriptions
Skill-Focused (online short-term)
Global Conversation Skills (with a UMBC ELI Instructor) 8 classes
The Global Conversation Skills (with a UMBC ELI Instructor) is an instructor-led course and gives you a place where you can improve your speaking skills through conversation with people from around the world. For non-English speakers, it is a special place to practice your English once a week and learn practical “real life” English through fun topics and activities. COURSE FEE (Once a week): $180 per session (8 classes)
The Global Conversation Skills (with a UMBC ELI Instructor) is an instructor-led course and gives you a place where you can improve your speaking skills through conversation with people from around the world. For non-English speakers, it is a special place to practice your English twice a week and learn practical “real life” English through fun topics and activities.
Classes meet for one hour at a time, twice a week. This course is non-credit and does not fulfill any visa requirements.
COURSE FEE: $250 per session (16 classes)
This course is a FREE and casual version of the Global Conversation Skills Course. The Global Conversation Cafe gives you a chance to speak with people from around the world who love cultural exchange and meet new friends. Speaking in a group setting requires a set of special skills different from a one-on-one situation. For non-English speakers, it is also a special place for practicing learning practical English through fun topics and activities. Seats are limited. When we receive a larger number of applications, we will randomly choose participants.
The Cafe is currently held online every Friday, 9:00 – 11:30 am in the U.S. EDT. If you are interested, please send your full name and email address to eli@umbc.edu to receive a link to join.