Beginning your studies or work at the university can be overwhelming, especially if it is your first immersive experience using English as an additional language. Remember to be patient with yourself and use the resources around you while you adjust. Both the University of Michigan and the local Ann Arbor community offer a variety of pathways for international students and scholars and their families to pursue English language courses and participate in conversation groups. View these opportunities below:
- English Language Classes and Conversation Groups
- U-M English Language Institute (Open to international students and scholars but not their family members)
- Language Resource Center’s Conversations Partners
- Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Community Education and Recreation
- Eastern Michigan University
- English-ESL Classes
- International Neighbors (Conversation Groups for members only)
- Michigan Language Center
- Washtenaw Community College
- Washtenaw Literacy
- Ypsilanti Public Schools
- Self Study e-Resources (maintained by U-M English Language Institute)