A coffee lover’s guide to Ann Arbor!
Do you consider yourself to be an espresso enthusiast? With the hundreds of coffee shops popping up in Ann Arbor, it can be hard to choose which one to go to. Here’s a guide of…
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5 FUN and FREE Ann Arbor Activities
by Ezra Min See a PDF version of this guide here: 5 FUN and FREE Ann Arbor Activities Welcome to Ann Arbor (A2)! A2 is filled with a vast amount of fun things to do,…
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Food, food, food! An Eater’s guide to Ann Arbor
See a PDF version of this guide here: An Eater’s Guide to Ann Arbor by Ezra Min Looking for a quick meal or a spot for your next downtown hangout? Ann Arbor’s diverse culinary scene…
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American Movie and TV series Watch List selected by MLC instructors!
Many American films and TV series represent American culture and history. MLC instructors and staff selected the greatest ones for international students to learn more about American culture! Now are you ready to grab a…
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Summer Reading List for International Students!
We’re already in summer and it’s a perfect season to immerse yourself in great books during your vacation! However, it’s sometimes hard to figure out which book to choose from so many options, especially for…
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MLC family’s 10 favorite things to do and places in Ann Arbor!
Did you know Ann Arbor is one of the top ranked cities in the U.S. to live? Ann Arbor is well known as a charming campus town, but it also has been named as a…
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Alumni Spotlight: Why Ryoko fell in love with Ann Arbor
Meet our alumni, Ryoko! She lived in Ann Arbor for one year, 2019-2020. Before coming to the U.S., Ryoko worked as a Cabin Crew member at one of the major Japanese airline companies, ANA. While…
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Meet Cam at the Conversation Hour!
In the MLC school lounge at 1:00 pm on Thursday, more than ten students surround one guy. “Oh, here’s a good word, metabolism,” he says, writing it on a whiteboard. “Can anybody explain what metabolism…
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Improve Your English Pronunciation Webinar | July 29th at 9am EDT
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBINAR | JULY 29th at 9am EDT WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Even advanced English Language Learners can be surprised to learn that native speakers find them difficult to understand. Students study the key…
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School Vocabulary for ESL Parents
Fall is officially here in Ann Arbor, Michigan! That means, for parents of school-age children, it is a busy time with school activities and meetings. For parents from other countries and cultures, it can be…
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Why Non-Native English Speakers Should Go to Happy Hour
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…
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Tour of Ann Arbor: Food Edition
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…
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I like the MLC because it has wonderful teachers – especially Sabrina, Josh, and Tom. I really like them. I think they are amazing. They teach English to us, they play games with us. So come here to study. It’s a really cool place!Read more testimonials »
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