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English Language Center News

The English Language Center, part of the College of Liberal Arts, prepares students to use English effectively in all situations, whether they be academic, professional, or everyday situations.

Current English Language Center News

Kara Marinch stands next to a bookshelf that holds a collection of items from her travels
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This 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grad and Boyd Law School student is helping to revamp 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s international experiences.

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The launch of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture marks a significant step in strengthening 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's global engagement in an interconnected world.

Recent English Language Center Accomplishments

Lynn Wolfe (Intensive English Program) presented a virtual workshop on January 31, 2025, at Fuller Theological Seminary titled, "Finding Your Writing Voice and Style." The workshop focused on how to develop a unique writing voice while adhering to the conventions of academic style.
Lynn Wolfe (Intensive English Program) and Toni Juart (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) presented a virtual workshop at the 2025 EnglishUSA professional development conference on January 31, 2025. The workshop was titled "Using TikTok as a Teaching Tool." The presenters demonstrated how TikTok content targeted toward English language learners…
Lynn Wolfe (English Language Center) presented a virtual workshop at Faith Integration in the Academy Conference hosted by California Baptist University. The presentation was titled "Ethical Use of AI in Education." Topics discussed included potential uses of ChatGPT in an educational context, how to write an AI syllabus policy, and issues…
Carly Lynn Wolfe (Intensive English Program) published an article titled "Exploring the potential of ChatGPT as a language learning tool" in the Higher Education Interest Section of TESOL. The article describes a method for using generative AI as a supplement for teaching academic vocabulary to English language learners.