About the ELI
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The ELI Mission Statement
The Mission Statement of the
English Language Institute is a threefold commitment to
students, to the institution, and to the profession. ELI
is committed to enabling qualified international students
who have chosen to come to this program to integrate into
the mainstream of higher education. The Institute will facilitate
their adjustment into American life, helping individuals
achieve their academic and cultural objectives. By preparing
these students, ELI also helps Eastern Washington University
accomplish its own international mission of "promoting
international education and a culturally diverse academic
community." Finally, the English Language Institute
pursues its professional mission by upholding professional
standards of positive interaction between students and teachers
and providing optimum conditions for language learning.
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Welcome from Dr. Edmund Yarwood, Executive
Director of English Language Programs
Welcome to Eastern Washington
University (founded in 1862) and to English Language Programs
(founded in 1979). We have a long and distinguished history
of providing high quality education to our students and
have one of the few nationally accredited English Language
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Our professionally trained faculty and support staff are
committed to providing English Language Program students,
business professionals and other special groups an optimal
learning environment which integrates the most current and
effective pedagogy while utilizing up-to-date materials
and technology.
Students who come to our programs
are able to study and learn in a safe and friendly environment;
I hope that you will consider our Institute if you are looking
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Welcome from Mary Brooks,
Program Director of the English Language Institute
Welcome to our website!
We hope that you will soon be choosing the English
Language Institute at Eastern Washington University.
The ELI at EWU is in a very interesting part of the
country: the great Northwest. You will find many advantages
in living and studying here. Eastern Washington University
is a quiet and safe place to study; the Northwest
has many beautiful and unique places to visit.
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The English Language Institute is a community of committed
teachers and students. The ELI is well known for its high
caliber of language instruction. In class the active use
of English is emphasized; teachers use a variety of current
methods and techniques. Teachers are also available outside
of class for advising and individual help. We prepare students
to enter further academic studies and professional arenas.
In addition, the ELI enables students to experience American
culture firsthand.
You will bring the world to
our campus and help to create a spirit of internationalism
here at EWU. As a community we look forward to learning
more about your culture and hope that you use your time
here to learn all you can about American life and culture.
In this way we can all participate in the global community.
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