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School Vocabulary for ESL Parents

10/25/18

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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3 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Language

10/17/18

“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,…

ESL Tips Resources

TOEFL vs. IELTS: Which One Should I Take?

10/13/18

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?

10/02/18

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…

American Life Resources

Why Non-Native English Speakers Should Go to Happy Hour

9/27/18

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…

School News

IELTS Preparation Course Coming Soon

9/18/18

Many students have expressed interested in an IELTS preparation course, and we are excited to announce that this course will be making its appearance in our upcoming October Session! Most students who come through our…

ESL Tips Resources

Getting Down to Business: Useful English Idioms for Everyday Life

9/14/18

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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What Do You Think About Our New Writing Class?

8/30/18

In such a technology-reliant world, businesses of all types understand the importance and the power of customer reviews. Many consumers also rely on these reviews in order to find the restaurants with the best food…

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The Color Vowel Approach

8/24/18

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…

American Life

Tour of Ann Arbor: Food Edition

8/09/18

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…

School News

MLC Student Newsletter Coming Soon

8/01/18

Our new Advanced Writing classes this August session will be putting together a newsletter! In this class, students will writing articles, putting together artwork and more to contribute to MLC’s very first newsletter. Students will…

School News

In-State Tuition at Eastern Michigan University

7/13/18

Pathway to Eastern Michigan University Now More Affordable. In-State Tuition for All International Students! Over the past several months, we have helped several MLC students apply to and receive conditional admissions letters to Eastern Michigan…

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School Vocabulary for ESL Parents

3 Ways to Improve Your Leadership Language

TOEFL vs. IELTS: Which One Should I Take?

How can an F1-Visa Student Transfer to MLC?

Why Non-Native English Speakers Should Go to Happy Hour

IELTS Preparation Course Coming Soon

Getting Down to Business: Useful English Idioms for Everyday Life

What Do You Think About Our New Writing Class?

The Color Vowel Approach

Tour of Ann Arbor: Food Edition

MLC Student Newsletter Coming Soon

In-State Tuition at Eastern Michigan University

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