Introduction
Is English not your first language? Are you interested in improving your English skills? Then, HFC's English Language Institute (ELI) is for you. The ELI offers instruction in American English language and culture. Our intensive English program prepares you for success in college-level courses, employment that requires written and oral proficiency in English, and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam.
We offer day and evening classes in English writing, grammar, reading, speaking, listening and study skills. We also offer classes in advanced grammar, pronunciation/conversation and TOEFL preparation. You can develop your English through small and large group interactions.
High quality, affordable English Language classes
You can take English Language classes during the day, the evening, or on Saturday. Classes are offered in reading, speaking, listening, writing, grammar, study skills, American Culture, and TOEFL prep. Our Intensive English Program prepares you to take college-level courses, to hold a job where you will write and speak English, and to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. You will develop your English skills through small and large group interactions. Our friendly, caring instructors will help you meet your goals.
The ELI program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs.
Convenient Class Schedule
Classes are offered all year
Day, evening and Saturday classes are available
Some classes are offered partially online
Mission Statement
The Mission of the English Language Institute at Henry Ford College is to foster a cooperative learning environment that supports English Language Learners as they strive to reach their academic, personal, and professional language goals in a culturally diverse and internationally-based community.
Program Goals
Provide high-quality and affordable language instruction to English Language Learners (ELLs)
Provide opportunities to develop language through small group and large-group interactions
Provide opportunities to use language to inform, persuade, explain, or entertain others
Develop proficient language skills that support a logical and sequential expression of ideas through clear speech
Encourage ELLs to adjust their reading, writing, and language skills to suit particular purposes, audiences, and situations
Introduce subject-specific vocabulary through speaking, reading, and writing activities
Extend and support using American English conventions correctly
Create an atmosphere promoting familiarity with American cultural norms
Demonstrate the connection between spoken and written language
Interpret, summarize, and evaluate a range of texts through structured activities
Create an atmosphere supporting critical thinking
Establish a language-rich environment presenting text in natural and meaningful contexts
Provide ELLs the necessary language skills to continue their academic studies
