University of Oklahoma Center for English as a Second Language

University of Oklahoma Center for English as a Second Language CESL at OU offers an intensive English language program for all levels of English learners.

The University of Oklahoma Center for English as a Second Language provides academic intensive English language training for international students through immersive American culture studies.

What does it mean to “Break New Ground?”It means to create something new or different from what has been done in the pas...
08/31/2026

What does it mean to “Break New Ground?”

It means to create something new or different from what has been done in the past.

As you start a new week, remember to not only think outside the box, but also push yourself to break new grounds in your chosen field!



The CESL Team had the privilege of anchoring a workshop titled “Your English is Fine” at the recently concluded New Inte...
08/24/2026

The CESL Team had the privilege of anchoring a workshop titled “Your English is Fine” at the recently concluded New International Students’ Orientation!

The workshop addressed “Second Language Anxiety” which is usually tied to using a language you are still developing. The CESL team further explained various instances of the Anxiety Cycle which includes:

- Over Rehearsal
- The Silent Question(not asking a question because you’re nervous about your English)
- Mental Exhaustion(feeling so tired from communicating in English all day)
- Understanding More than You Can Say(you’re frustrated because you understand more than you can express)

Some actionable tips to address this language anxiety includes:

- Build Confidence by Participation(join a student organization, attend campus events, ask after class, go to office hours)
- Get support from the various resources available to you on campus.
- Build Community(Find your people and things you are interested in and build a community around it)
- Practice! Practice! Practice!

We wish all OU students a great Fall semester ahead!!

BOOMER SOONER!!


08/19/2026

Congratulations to our graduating students on the completion of their English language learning journey at different levels🎓🎓💐🎉🎉🥳!!

It’s been a great pleasure seeing the CESL students’ evolve in their English learning journey, and we are glad we got to be a part of their learning experience!!

As they continue their journeys, we believe what they’ve learned will help them make great impact in the world they find themselves.

We wish you all the very best!!



It’s a New Week, and it’s time to get the ball rolling⚽️⚽️…Is there a similar phrase for this idiom in your language? Le...
08/10/2026

It’s a New Week, and it’s time to get the ball rolling⚽️⚽️…

Is there a similar phrase for this idiom in your language? Let’s know below 👇



What does it mean to be “on the same page”?To be on the same page means to be in agreement with a person or party on a p...
08/03/2026

What does it mean to be “on the same page”?

To be on the same page means to be in agreement with a person or party on a particular issue or task.

What words come to mind when you are on the same page with someone?

Let’s know below 👇



We took the classroom to the gallery when we visited the OU Art Museum.Beyond learning about the history behind the amaz...
07/27/2026

We took the classroom to the gallery when we visited the OU Art Museum.

Beyond learning about the history behind the amazing art pieces, we also identified pieces that matched our search board!

It was indeed a learning experience we would remember for a long time!



It’s time to get familiar with more idioms!The “Say What, America?” series is an avenue to engage with idioms in a fun w...
07/20/2026

It’s time to get familiar with more idioms!

The “Say What, America?” series is an avenue to engage with idioms in a fun way, while learning how they are said in your culture.

Ready to learn idioms your way?

Let’s GOOOO!!



The application for Fall Session 1 ends on July 17th, 2026!!Are your applications still pending? Get them in and ready t...
07/14/2026

The application for Fall Session 1 ends on July 17th, 2026!!

Are your applications still pending?

Get them in and ready to go before the deadline!!

We can’t wait to have you join CESL!



Ready to learn another word this week?Come along as we learn more about the adjective “INQUISITIVE”. It means to be curi...
07/13/2026

Ready to learn another word this week?

Come along as we learn more about the adjective “INQUISITIVE”. It means to be curious and interested in learning and knowing more about things and people.

Would you consider yourself an inquisitive person? Let’s know below 👇!!



It’s another week, and a great time to learn another word!!This week’s word is “HUMIDITY”, and it describes the amount o...
07/06/2026

It’s another week, and a great time to learn another word!!

This week’s word is “HUMIDITY”, and it describes the amount of moisture in the air.

As Summer unwinds, the humidity makes it hotter, so let’s remember to use our sunscreens and stay hydrated.

We hope you learned something new today!



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729 Elm Avenue, 114
Norman, OK
73019

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

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