University of Delaware English Language Institute

Beginner's crochet was a success! Thanks to instructor Patti Miele's mother, who came out to teach our students. 🧶🪡

We recently took our students on a field trip to King of Prussia Mall, the 3rd largest mall in America.

They got to explore The Netflix House and the Sloomoo Slime Institute, attempt the ropes course, and of course, shop!

📸: ELI students Fatema, Merve and Aubine tour the Stranger Things set at the Netflix House.

Alumni Spotlight: Quiana Hao from China

"My advice for future ELI students is to not be afraid of making mistakes when speaking English. Try to participate in class activities, communicate more with classmates and teachers, and enjoy the learning process. ELI is a very supportive place, and it can really help you grow both academically and personally.”

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

Fun in the sun for our Session 5 students 🌞🏐🍉

Current Student Spotlight: Beyza Saraç from Turkey

"I have improved my listening skills at the ELI. At first, it was hard for me to understand fast speech, but over time I got used to it. ”

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

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!