English Language Program at Kansas State University

English Language Program at Kansas State University The English Language Program is an intensive language program associated with Kansas State University

The mission of the English Language Program is to serve Kansas State University by:

- offering a full range of intensive English classes,
- assessing language proficiency,
- orienting students to American culture and the academic environment,
- providing academic and personal advising,
- facilitating students' transition to degree programs through support courses,
- developing s

pecial programs for short-term, exchange, and international partners, and
- contributing expertise to outreach and engagement initiatives in support of the university mission. The program is a member of UCIEP (the Consortium of University and College English Language Programs) and EnglishUSA. The ELP is also accredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation), which is “the only specialized accrediting agency for English language programs and institutions in the U.S.” The ELP recently received 10-year re-accreditation from CEA. The English Language Program's (ELP) primary purpose is to provide English instruction to students who are qualified to begin university work but do not meet English proficiency standards for the university. The program also offers English instruction to international students who choose to come for language training only or as a study abroad experience.

06/04/2026

RECORD HOLDING PERFORMANCE ‼️

Congratulations, Vanessa! 🎉We love to see our students succeed!
06/01/2026

Congratulations, Vanessa! 🎉We love to see our students succeed!

When last we spoke in early February, Vanessa Mercera was unable to put it all into perspective. A few days prior, Curacao, a constituent island country with...

What a great way to wrap up the semester! Students from our speaking classes (and a few teachers!) performed "Reader's ...
05/11/2026

What a great way to wrap up the semester! Students from our speaking classes (and a few teachers!) performed "Reader's Theater." We even had a few special guests participating.

Earlier this semester, students read the book, "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah. As the semester came to a close, these students performed excerpts from the book.

We're looking forward to welcoming scholars to Manhattan and Kansas State University for a Pre-Academic Program this s...
05/01/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming scholars to Manhattan and Kansas State University for a Pre-Academic Program this summer!

Kansas State University’s English Language Program is preparing to welcome Fulbright Scholar Program graduate students from around the world this summer. 🌎💜

From July 25 to Aug. 15, students will take part in a three-week Pre-Academic Program, building their English skills and learning about the U.S. academic system and culture before beginning graduate programs across the country.

We’re looking for volunteers to host 2–3 students for a meal or activity on Sunday, Aug. 2 or Sunday, Aug. 9, in a meaningful way that shares culture and helps welcome students to the Midwest.

Click here to get involved: https://bit.ly/4uktSIP

Have you ever heard the expression, "April Showers Bring May Flowers"? This is a common expression in the US. It helps...
04/20/2026

Have you ever heard the expression, "April Showers Bring May Flowers"? This is a common expression in the US. It helps us cope with rainy weather by giving us something to look forward to. Learn more about this expression with VOA:

There are some periods of the year when it rains more than other times. In some parts of the world, for example, the month of April can be especially rainy. That brings us to our expression for today: April showers bring May flowers.

Come visit our friends for their coffee hour today. Learn some things about our neighbor country, and try some of their...
04/17/2026

Come visit our friends for their coffee hour today. Learn some things about our neighbor country, and try some of their food and drink.

It was a great night for baseball! The ELP attended a game on Friday night to cheer on the 'Cats! We had a great time. O...
04/11/2026

It was a great night for baseball! The ELP attended a game on Friday night to cheer on the 'Cats! We had a great time. Our next big venture will be a day at Konza Prairie.

One of our ELP students was featured by K-State Athletics: Read about her journey here:
04/08/2026

One of our ELP students was featured by K-State Athletics: Read about her journey here:

They had never faced this type of test before. They were sisters, two years apart in age, grew up in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, were best friends, and touched a ...

An ELP Listening and Speaking class extended their lesson on animal adaptations by visiting K-State Insect Zoo last week...
04/07/2026

An ELP Listening and Speaking class extended their lesson on animal adaptations by visiting K-State Insect Zoo last week. We learned so much while practicing our English! Thank you, Kiffnie.

We hope that you all had a happy and safe Easter yesterday! You may have seen some images of the Easter bunny around. ...
04/06/2026

We hope that you all had a happy and safe Easter yesterday! You may have seen some images of the Easter bunny around. But where did the Easter bunny come from? Check out the brief history below!

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