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Register for ELP - Virtual Sample Class

We invite you to join us in an information session to meet ELP staff and instructors, learn about our Intensive Program and 3-week Winter Programs, and participate in an interactive sample lesson.

ELP MOOC English for Career Development Reaches 1 Million Learners!

On Monday, August 31st, English for Career Development (ECD), an ELP MOOC (Massive Open Online Course), reached over 1 million learners since its inception in 2016. 

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The U.S. Department of State announced the selection of Ian Nichols of the University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs for a six-week virtual English Language Specialist project focusing on media literacy in Serbia. 

Penn English Language Programs Conducts Virtual Sample Classes

On Friday, July 24th and Thursday, July 30th, the English Language Programs (ELP) conducted demo English lessons for both current and prospective students. 

Ian Nichols delivers Media Literacy Webinar Series for America House Chisinau

On Thursday, July 30th, English Language Programs Advising Specialist Ian Nichols concluded a series of webinars for approximately 25 participants on media literacy for the America House in Chisinau, Moldova.

ELP Receives Recognition from the U.S. Department of State’s Office of English Language Programs

On Thursday, July 16th, the University of Pennsylvania English Language Programs (ELP) was recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of English Language Programs.

ELP English for Science Holds PechaKucha Days

PechaKucha, which is Japanese for “chit chat,” is a storytelling format where a presenter shows 20 slides for 20 seconds of commentary each, totaling 6 minutes and 40 seconds, on any topic. 

ELP Staff Pauses for Juneteenth

This year, Juneteenth (June 19th, 2020) marks the 155th anniversary of the date when enslaved people in Texas finally received word that President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

ELP Student Center Continues Virtual Engagement with End of Session Party

On Friday, June 12th, the English Language Programs held a virtual End of Session party, serving as a celebration of the end of the Summer 1 2020 session, and as a farewell for those students moving on to the rest of their academic journey. 

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