ODU English Language Center

¡Aún estás a tiempo de inscribirte! Las clases en línea comienzan el martes 2 de junio, con opciones disponibles por la mañana y por la tarde. Sigue leyendo para conocer los detalles...

🌎 ¡Mejora tu inglés este mes de junio con el Centro de Idioma Inglés de ODU (English Language Center)!

Únete a nuestras clases de conversación en inglés en línea de 4 semanas, que comienzan el 2 de junio y terminan el 25 de junio. Las clases se dictan dos veces por semana a través de Zoom, con un total de 3 horas semanales.

✅ Práctica de conversación en grupos pequeños
✅ Mejora tu expresión oral, comprensión auditiva, vocabulario y confianza
✅ Abierto para estudiantes de inglés adultos

📘 Clase de conversación intermedia/avanzada
🗓 Martes y jueves
⏰ 6:30 p. m. – 8:00 p. m.
https://bit.ly/3RBC3Td

📗 Clase de conversación para principiantes (¡¡especificamente para hispanohablantes!!)
🗓 Martes y jueves
⏰ 11:00 a. m. – 12:30 p. m.
https://bit.ly/4u09YlS

💲 Opciones de precios:
Tarifa por clase individual (semanal): $25
Serie completa de 4 semanas: $80 (incluye descuento)
📌 Inscríbete o solicita más información:

¿Tienes preguntas?
📧 [email protected]
📱 WhatsApp: 757-769-4094

¡Por favor, comparte esto con amigos, familiares, compañeros de trabajo y cualquier persona interesada en mejorar su inglés este verano!

We bring the world closer together every day with the work we do here at the ELC, but we just had to share this special moment with some of our students and faculty, gathered here to view the 2026 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony 🌎❤️

🔥 New Course for Spring 2026!

CGE 496 – Language and Revolution: English in the Age of American Independence
📘 3 Credits | CRN 33422 | Tues & Thurs 3:00–4:15 PM

How did the American Revolution change the English language—and how did language help shape the Revolution?

In this course, you’ll explore the words, sounds, and ideas that helped build a new nation. Discover how English evolved during this time of radical change—from spelling and pronunciation shifts to the rise of uniquely American expressions and political rhetoric. You’ll also learn about the voices often left out of the story, including Native American languages and the early roots of African American English.

As part of the VA250 celebrations marking 250 years since the Revolution, we’ll take part in special events, guest talks, and hands-on learning experiences that connect history, language, and identity.

✅ Open to all majors—no linguistics background required!
Perfect for students curious about:

- How language reflects culture and history

- The origins of American English and slang

- Differences between British and American English

- Language teaching, writing, or communication

Note: This course can count toward the upper-division general education requirement (Option D).

📚✨ Over the past few years, the English Language Center (ELC) has been honored to support the transformative work of Every Campus A Refuge (ECAR). By offering language classes and other support services, we've had the privilege of witnessing inspiring journeys like those of Maher and Yasmin. Their stories of resilience and growth are a testament to the power of community and education. https://everycampusarefuge.org/maher-yasmin/

Maher & Yasmin, In Their Own Words - Every Campus A Refuge

On the last Friday of each month this fall, we are running a Dungeons and Dragons character building series in preparation for game play this spring. Today we have participants from the U.S., Ukraine, Japan, and India - this is open to ANYONE, ANYWHERE in the world. Come join our adventure!! DM if interested!

🍂 ELC Connect – Fall 2025 | The Adventure Continues...

Hello friends,

We’re excited to invite you to ELC Connect – Fall 2025, our free online English conversation and culture hour! This semester, we’ll explore different cultural themes each month while practicing English together in a fun and relaxed setting.

🎲 Up next... Special Event: Dungeons & Dragons Session #2

📅 Friday, September 26
🕐 1:00–3:00 pm (EDT – Virginia time, USA)
📍 Discord

Our Dungeon Master, Alexia Wolff, will lead the second session of our Dungeons & Dragons series. These special sessions are hosted on Fridays via Discord.

🔑 How to join:

Please send us a direct message if you’d like to participate.

The Discord invite will be sent only to those who respond (to help manage participant numbers).

If you joined a previous session, no action is needed—you’ll use the same Discord link.

This fall, we’ll focus on building characters and learning roleplay basics. In the spring, we’ll dive into collaborative storytelling and gameplay!
(See attached flyer for details.)

💬 Weekly Conversation Sessions

In addition to our themed events, we hold weekly conversation sessions as part of ELC Connect:

📅 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursdays (September–November)
🕛 12:00–1:00 pm (via Zoom)

These sessions are a great way to practice English, meet new people, and connect across cultures.

👉 Special note for native English speakers: We’re seeking volunteers to help facilitate conversations in breakout rooms. If you’re interested, please contact me!

Stay Connected

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We hope you’ll join us this fall for connection, culture, and fun!

Warm regards,
Laura

p.s. Please help us spread the word—all are welcome!