University of Delaware English Language Institute

Alumni Spotlight: Tong Li from China

"Be brave and active: speak English as much as possible, ask questions, join activities and build relationships with your teachers and classmates. The ELI is not only a place to improve your English — it is also a place to discover your confidence and prepare for your next chapter in the United States.”

Read our interview with Tong to learn about his experience at the ELI at the link in our comments.

Our students enjoyed hiking through White Clay Creek, a beautiful and expansive state park that surrounds the University of Delaware campus. 🌳🍃☀️

Congratulations to our Accelerate U-Delaware alumni who graduated from the University of Delaware in the class of 2026! 🎓🙌

📸 (left to right): Hala Al Ramadhani, Flo Phelpson, Jiayue Xu, and Wanning Wang, pictured with A-UD Advisor Julie Lopez.

Recently, ELI director Cheryl Ernst had the opportunity to sit down with former ELI director Scott Stevens to reflect on how English language education has evolved into a powerful platform for global engagement. 🙌🌎

Check it out on this week's episode of the Soft Diplomacy podcast. Link in the comments!

Did you miss "Koreans in Action," a special edition of our Interactions newsletter? 🇰🇷🌏

Follow the link in our comments for all things Korean at the ELI: the latest news on Korean programs, advice from Korean alumni, reflections from current students, and insight into the ways Koreans are learning and engaging on UD's campus.

Finally, follow Ana Kim, the ELI's international project manager for South Korea, as she connects with university partners, agents and alumni across Asia! ✨

Recently, 21 ELI students, from Turkey, Mexico, Cameroon and China, attended a private info session hosted by the University of Delaware Graduate College and the ELI to learn more about graduate school opportunities at UD. 🎓🌟

Students got to learn about the application process as well as meet faculty and staff from the College of Earth, Ocean and Environment, the College of Engineering, and the Department of Political Science and International Relations.
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We are proud of Wanning Wang, former ELI student, for her accomplishments as a UD undergrad!

A-UD Alumni Spotlight: Wanning Wang from China

"Be brave, step out of your comfort zone. Go attend on-campus events and talk to people! They’re always nicer than you think :)”

Read our interview with Wanning to learn about her experience at the ELI at the link in our comments.

Congratulations to our Session 4 graduates! 👩‍🎓🌟👨‍🎓

Thanks, Chad Gasta, associate dean for undergraduate academic affairs, for sharing words of wisdom with our students.

Current Student Spotlight: Merve from Turkey

"The teachers are very supportive, and the environment encourages students to communicate in English. I feel much more confident using English in both academic and everyday situations now.”

Read our interview with Merve to learn about her experience at the ELI at the link in our comments.