I have the privilege to interact with non-native English speakers from around the globe – both in the educational and business settings – through my work at Michigan Language Center. I’ve noticed that international people tend to think the following when an opportunity arises to go to happy hour with their American counterparts: “I don’t…
Ann Arbor is a very diverse place largely thanks to the University of Michigan. People come from all over the world and leave some of their culture here as a result. A large part of that diversity can be found in food. From food trucks to fine dining, there’s something for everyone that comes to…
The 4th of July is America’s Independence Day. There will be no class that day, so Teacher Catherine wants to share some fun ideas of how to spend your day!
Ann Arbor is a great place to be during the summer. With fewer university students in town, campus is a great place to hang out and walk around. Here’s a quick guide to all the happenings around Ann Arbor in the summer! Ann Arbor Summer Festival The Ann Arbor Summer Festival is a series of…
As mentioned in our previous post, there are many interesting places to discover in Ann Arbor for MLC students learning English here. In this post, we want to share some great places to eat! Check out these suggestions of local A2 eateries (courtesy of the Washington Post.) We hope you enjoy their food as much…
February 14th is Valentine’s Day in the US. Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, romance, and friendship. Americans celebrate this holiday by having romantic dinners, gifting chocolates or flowers, or writing cards to someone they care about. Students studying English here at Michigan Language Center will have the opportunity to take advantage of this…
The most popular sporting event in the United States is the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League. Millions of Americans watch the game on television and it is often the most watched TV program of the year. Because the game has such high viewership, advertisers will…
If you study English in Michigan, you know that winter can be cold and snowy. By February, many people are waiting for the warmer weather of spring to arrive. But when exactly will it start getting warm again? Enter the groundhog. Groundhog Day is an American tradition that takes place on February 2nd in Punxsutawney,…
One of the great advantages to studying English in Michigan is the opportunity to experience all four seasons. Right now, we are in the winter, which lasts from December 21st to March 20th. Winter in Michigan can be very cold and snowy. For students who have never experienced this weather before, MLC has compiled some…
