Oakland University ESL (English as a Second Language)

Oakland University ESL (English as a Second Language) The ESL Institute at Oakland University offers an intensive program to improve students' skills in E

The ESL Institute at Oakland University provides instruction to non-native speakers of English who need to improve their English language skills.

04/30/2026
04/30/2026
Proud to host a group of engaging international educators, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, for a session on T...
04/28/2026

Proud to host a group of engaging international educators, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, for a session on The American Language: English Language Education. Special thanks to Dr. Angela Super, OU Linguistics, for leading an insightful conversation.

The undeniable beauty of the ESL Institute shines through in a moving piano and flute duet—reflected not only in the mus...
04/20/2026

The undeniable beauty of the ESL Institute shines through in a moving piano and flute duet—reflected not only in the music, but in the smiles of our students and instructors. A moment that captures the heart of our community 🎶✨

04/20/2026

Our very own Ava and Joji took to the stage on flute and piano to celebrate our incredible ESL instructors at our end-of-term celebration. A beautiful performance to honor years of dedication, growth, and impact!

04/01/2026

Happy April Fool's Day OU!! 🥳 What do Golden Grizzlies pack when they go on vacation? Just the bear necessities! 🤡 Enjoy a day filled with smiles and laughs!

03/23/2026

Courage takes many forms 💪
Our higher-level ESL students created presentations about moments they stepped outside their comfort zones.

🎹 Listen to Joji as he shares his experience performing piano in front of a large audience—an inspiring story told with confidence!

03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring Grizzlies!! 🌷 Hopefully this means warm weather is almost here, because let's be honest this cold is getting ridiculous. We're tired of a million mph winds and freezing rain, bring on simple hoodie and jeans weather! 🌤️

✨ Think you know your slang? Let’s test it! From “bee’s knees” to “rizz,” language has seriously evolved over the decade...
03/19/2026

✨ Think you know your slang? Let’s test it!

From “bee’s knees” to “rizz,” language has seriously evolved over the decades 😄

During class breaks, students took on our “Popular Slang by the Decade” puzzle—expanding their vocabulary while exploring how language has changed over time. 🧩

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326 O'Dowd Hall, 586 Pioneer Drive, Oakland University
Rochester, MI
48309

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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