UF ELI

10/19/2026

🎃 🍂🍁 Welcome to cool autumn weather in Week 8 of Fall 2026. Click on the link in the comments to see the to read Dahee Won's guide to Korean ages and honorifics. Also, check out the week's afternoon activities and the weekend trip to Cabana Beach! Last weekend we saw Florida wildlife on the La Chua trail (see photo). 🍂🍂👻

10/12/2026

Welcome to a very busy Week 7 of the Fall 2026 semester. We have new students joining our classes, afternoon activities, an adventurous and educational trip to La Chua Trail, and international Halloween candy! 🎃👻🦇🕷🕸🍬🍭 Read the ELI Weekly for more information! Editor Christine Voigt welcomes your writing, like the opinion piece from Raul. Send your paragraphs and essays to your writing teachers, or directly to Christine! Have a great week! Link to the ELI Weekly in the comments below 👇

10/07/2026

Our Fall B 2026 term begins tomorrow! 🗓 Looking forward to 🌸🌼Spring 2027🌸🌼 already, we wanted to inform you of the upcoming dates.

Spring C: January 13 – April 23
Spring A: January 13 – February 26
Spring B: February 24 – April 23

If you have questions or you want to check your eligibility for the C, A, or B terms at UF English Language Institute, please contact Daryl at [email protected].

10/05/2026

It is UF Homecoming Week! Check out the activities and information in the ! Welcome new Fall B 2026 students, we are happy you could join us. We will be watching the Homecoming Parade together on Friday. Wear orange and blue and meet us in front of Tigert Hall at 11:00am.
https://eli.ufl.edu/2026/06/volume-161-issue-6-october-5-2026/

10/01/2026

Are you interested in linguistics courses at UF? You are welcome to join the October 28 open house. Contact Dr. Garner for additional information. Registration link: https://forms.gle/HA1Y7YT8JUZ2seW7A
University of Florida UF Department of Linguistics UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences UF International Center - UFIC

09/25/2026

🚨There is still time to join the ELI for Fall B 2026! Registration and Placement Testing is 10:00am, Monday, October 5, and classes begin Thursday, October 8. Our part-time students have access to all afternoon activities, weekend trips, and conversation partner matching. Please contact [email protected] for application and Welcome Week information. We'll see you soon! 🧡💙🐊 University of Florida

09/23/2026

Thank you to our Fall 2026 Language Assistants! Mathis, Kemarah, Jack, and Aurora are experienced Language Assistants (LAs) who help our students practice English, match them with Conversation Partners, and accompany everyone on afternoon activities and weekend trips. Unlike any other program, the ELI employs UF students to serve as LAs. These students are cultural ambassadors and forever friends to our ELI students! Click below to read their bios! University of Florida
https://eli.ufl.edu/faculty-and-staff/language-assistants/

09/21/2026

Check out the for information on our afternoon activities and this week's trip to beautiful Lake Wauburg. Editor Christine Voigt is accepting submissions to the ELIweekly! Let her know if you want to share your writing with us. Have a lovely week practicing English! University of Florida

[Photo: ELI students and LAs in St. Augustine]
https://eli.ufl.edu/2026/06/volume-161-issue-4-september-21-2026/

09/15/2026

Welcome to our ! We have been busy making new friends, practicing English, and attending awesome activities. Last week we watched the Florida Gators in The Swamp, and next Saturday we will travel to beautiful and historic St. Augustine. Our editor, Christine Voigt, writes, "I need all of you, students, LAs, instructors, staff, and administrators, to help me write the Weekly! Write a paragraph about your experiences this semester. You could write about an ELI activity, a Gainesville event, a fabulous local restaurant, or tell us about a place or event in your country that we should visit". Additionally, you may send her grammar and culture questions and jokes! Have a great week everyone! University of Florida

On September 19th, ELI students can visit the beautiful coastal city of St. Augustine, FL! This historic city is a favorite for visitors for many reasons: its beaches, colonial architecture, rich history, cultural heritage, great restaurants, shopping, and all-around good vibes!