ODU English Language Center

ODU English Language Center Study English to achieve your academic, personal, and professional goals at the Old Dominion Univers

Since it was founded in 1981, the English Language Center (ELC) at Old Dominion University has taught thousands of students from nearly 100 countries. The ELC welcomes all students and is eager to assist them in pursuing personal, career and/or academic goals through their study of English. The ELC offers full and part-time courses in English as a Second Language. There is an Intensive Program for

students who need in-depth study of English and a Bridge Program for students who have been conditionally accepted by the University. In addition, the ELC also offers a course in TOEFL Preparation, and specially designed courses for professionals or groups of university students. The ELC also sponsors a Conversation Partner program in which international students are paired with Americans to practice their English in informal settings. Learning English can be facilitated and enriched by student participation in out-of-classroom activities. For this reason, many extracurricular activities are available such as trips to widely acclaimed museums, gardens, beach resort areas, sports, cultural events, and Washington, D.C. In addition to these outings, students are encouraged to participate in the many activities and sports events offered by the University. The ELC prides itself on its experienced and highly qualified faculty. All ELC instructors have masters' degrees, and many have lived and taught English all over the world. ELC faculty are observed and consulted as model teachers by both U.S. and international teachers of ESL.

- Admission to the ELC is open to non-native speakers of English who are 18 or older or who have high school diplomas or the equivalent. The English Language Center is an accepted member of both AAIEP and UCIEP, professional agencies which select schools for membership based on their adherence to the highest standards of professional and academic excellence.

¡Aún estás a tiempo de inscribirte! Las clases en línea comienzan el martes 2 de junio, con opciones disponibles por la ...
05/28/2026

¡Aún estás a tiempo de inscribirte! Las clases en línea comienzan el martes 2 de junio, con opciones disponibles por la mañana y por la tarde. Sigue leyendo para conocer los detalles...

🌎 ¡Mejora tu inglés este mes de junio con el Centro de Idioma Inglés de ODU (English Language Center)!

Únete a nuestras clases de conversación en inglés en línea de 4 semanas, que comienzan el 2 de junio y terminan el 25 de junio. Las clases se dictan dos veces por semana a través de Zoom, con un total de 3 horas semanales.

✅ Práctica de conversación en grupos pequeños
✅ Mejora tu expresión oral, comprensión auditiva, vocabulario y confianza
✅ Abierto para estudiantes de inglés adultos

📘 Clase de conversación intermedia/avanzada
🗓 Martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
https://bit.ly/3RBC3Td

📗 Clase de conversación para principiantes (¡¡especificamente para hispanohablantes!!)
🗓 Martes y jueves
⏰ 11:00 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.
https://bit.ly/4u09YlS

💲 Opciones de precios:
Tarifa por clase individual (semanal): $25
Serie completa de 4 semanas: $80 (incluye descuento)
📌 Inscríbete o solicita más información:

¿Tienes preguntas?
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 757-769-4094

¡Por favor, comparte esto con amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo y cualquier persona interesada en mejorar su inglés este verano!

04/21/2026
02/11/2026

Singing our hearts out to start the Valentine’s celebrations❤️

We bring the world closer together every day with the work we do here at the ELC, but we just had to share this special ...
02/06/2026

We bring the world closer together every day with the work we do here at the ELC, but we just had to share this special moment with some of our students and faculty, gathered here to view the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony 🌎❤️

02/02/2026

📣 ¡ATENCIÓN, AMIGOS COLOMBIANOS! 🇨🇴✨

¿Conoces a algún/a estudiante universitario/a en Colombia que esté interesado/a en viajar a Estados Unidos este verano para estudiar idioma, cultura y análisis de datos?

Estamos ofreciendo dos opciones de programa:
✈️ 10 días
📚 3 semanas

Estas oportunidades se están promoviendo principalmente en las universidades ECCI, UNICAFAM y UNIMINUTO, pero si conoces a un/a estudiante de otra institución, ¡seguro que también podemos incluirlo/a!

👉 Por favor, pídele que se comunique al correo electrónico que aparece al final de este video, o también puede enviarme un mensaje directo o escribirme a [email protected]

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a compartir esta oportunidad internacional! 🌎💙

🔥 New Course for Spring 2026!CGE 496 – Language and Revolution: English in the Age of American Independence📘 3 Credits |...
10/31/2025

🔥 New Course for Spring 2026!

CGE 496 – Language and Revolution: English in the Age of American Independence
📘 3 Credits | CRN 33422 | Tues & Thurs 3:00–4:15 PM

How did the American Revolution change the English language—and how did language help shape the Revolution?

In this course, you’ll explore the words, sounds, and ideas that helped build a new nation. Discover how English evolved during this time of radical change—from spelling and pronunciation shifts to the rise of uniquely American expressions and political rhetoric. You’ll also learn about the voices often left out of the story, including Native American languages and the early roots of African American English.

As part of the VA250 celebrations marking 250 years since the Revolution, we’ll take part in special events, guest talks, and hands-on learning experiences that connect history, language, and identity.

✅ Open to all majors—no linguistics background required!
Perfect for students curious about:

- How language reflects culture and history

- The origins of American English and slang

- Differences between British and American English

- Language teaching, writing, or communication

Note: This course can count toward the upper-division general education requirement (Option D).

📚✨ Over the past few years, the English Language Center (ELC) has been honored to support the transformative work of Eve...
10/08/2025

📚✨ Over the past few years, the English Language Center (ELC) has been honored to support the transformative work of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR). By offering language classes and other support services, we've had the privilege of witnessing inspiring journeys like those of Maher and Yasmin. Their stories of resilience and growth are a testament to the power of community and education. https://everycampusarefuge.org/maher-yasmin/

10/02/2025

Students in our Intensive English Program manage lots of new vocabulary every week, but that doesn’t stop them from having some fun with it! Is that doodle showing a BOOMING business or UNPRECEDENTED wealth? EXCESSIVE work or mental STRAIN? Shoppers FLOCKING to a sale or OVERRUNNING a store? Half the fun is making new connections between words and images. 🔗

On the last Friday of each month this fall, we are running a Dungeons and Dragons character building series in preparati...
09/26/2025

On the last Friday of each month this fall, we are running a Dungeons and Dragons character building series in preparation for game play this spring. Today we have participants from the U.S., Ukraine, Japan, and India - this is open to ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the world. Come join our adventure!! DM if interested!

🍂 ELC Connect – Fall 2025 | The Adventure Continues...Hello friends,We’re excited to invite you to ELC Connect – Fall 20...
09/19/2025

🍂 ELC Connect – Fall 2025 | The Adventure Continues...

Hello friends,

We’re excited to invite you to ELC Connect – Fall 2025, our free online English conversation and culture hour! This semester, we’ll explore different cultural themes each month while practicing English together in a fun and relaxed setting.

🎲 Up next... Special Event: Dungeons & Dragons Session #2

📅 Friday, September 26
🕐 1:00–3:00 pm (EDT – Virginia time, USA)
📍 Discord

Our Dungeon Master, Alexia Wolff, will lead the second session of our Dungeons & Dragons series. These special sessions are hosted on Fridays via Discord.

🔑 How to join:

Please send us a direct message if you’d like to participate.

The Discord invite will be sent only to those who respond (to help manage participant numbers).

If you joined a previous session, no action is needed—you’ll use the same Discord link.

This fall, we’ll focus on building characters and learning roleplay basics. In the spring, we’ll dive into collaborative storytelling and gameplay!
(See attached flyer for details.)

💬 Weekly Conversation Sessions

In addition to our themed events, we hold weekly conversation sessions as part of ELC Connect:

📅 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursdays (September–November)
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm (via Zoom)

These sessions are a great way to practice English, meet new people, and connect across cultures.

👉 Special note for native English speakers: We’re seeking volunteers to help facilitate conversations in breakout rooms. If you’re interested, please contact me!

Stay Connected

📧 Want to stay updated? Send an email to [email protected] to join our mailing list.

🚫 Want to unsubscribe? Send an email with the word “unsubscribe” to [email protected].

We hope you’ll join us this fall for connection, culture, and fun!

Warm regards,
Laura

p.s. Please help us spread the word—all are welcome!

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1108 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA
23529

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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