Volunteer Club
Studying at Michigan Language Center goes beyond studying the English language. Students are given the opportunity to be involved in the community as a way to learn about American culture and meet people they would…
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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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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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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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IELTS Preparation Course Coming Soon
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…
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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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What Do You Think About Our New Writing Class?
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
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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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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