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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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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Saginaw Valley State University Pathway Program
We’re excited to announce our partnership with Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU), one of the largest and most affordable universities in the state of Michigan. Benefits of our new partnership: Students will NOT need to…
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3 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Language
“Speak up, and act confidently. Say it like you mean it.” These were the words that my managing director told me in his office after observing me in a meeting – quiet as a mouse,…
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TOEFL vs. IELTS: Which One Should I Take?
You might have heard about the IELTS Preparation course that has started again at MLC recently. But now you have to make the choice of taking TOEFL or IELTS. How do you choose? How are…
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How can an F1-Visa Student Transfer to MLC?
MLC often welcomes F-1 visa students who transfer from other language schools, colleges, or universities. Students are able to continue their English studies in the safe and vibrant city of Ann Arbor, right next to…
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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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Getting Down to Business: Useful English Idioms for Everyday Life
To a native speaker, idioms act as vocabulary phrases to make everyday speech more interesting. For non-native speakers, idioms are confusing, unclear, and make no sense. So what is an idiom? According to Dictionary.com, an idiom…
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The Color Vowel Approach
We are excited to announce the inclusion of the Color Vowel Approach in our classrooms at Michigan Language Center! Here is your quick start guide and introduction to the teaching tool. First created by Karen…
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Student Success series: What to do when you plan to attend school in a new city
By Eric Kwong You got on a boat, with a tiny bag that fit your precious belongings, and off to a different country you went. After a couple months on the sea, your ship finally…
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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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