Michigan English Language Institute

The Michigan English Language Institute (ELI) is an academic program founded in 1941 at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, specializing in English language instruction for non-native speakers.[1] It has been a hub for scholars, teachers, and creators in applied linguistics, English for academic purposes, ESL/EFL teacher education, and ELT materials.[1] Notable figures include Professor Emeritus John Swales, and the institute offers intensive courses aimed at providing working knowledge of English to foreign students.[4][5]