{"id":12,"date":"2013-10-11T22:29:57","date_gmt":"2013-10-11T16:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/template\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:55:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T15:55:39","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/2025\/02\/banner-ela-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"Milwaukee skyline\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"400\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-flex--center-y uwm-u-text--center\"><h2>Improve Your English in Milwaukee<\/h2><p>UWM has 23,104 students from 83 countries and is one of America\u2019s top research universities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h2 uwm-u-mb-60 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-english-language-academy-ela-program-options\">English Language Academy (ELA) Program Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The English Language Academy (ELA) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is here to help you build confidence and reach your academic and personal goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">We offer academic English courses designed to support multilingual students pursuing their degree at UWM. Looking for something shorter? Our summer program combines interactive English classes with hands-on workshops and local site visits &#8211; perfect for experiential learners who want to connect with the UWM community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-which-program-is-right-for-you\">Which program is right for you?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-english-for-academic-purposes-eap\">English for Academic Purposes (EAP) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gain confidence. Succeed at UWM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic English courses are open to all multilingual students at UWM \u2013 both international and domestic \u2013 who want to strengthen their English skills. These credit-bearing courses help students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use academic vocabulary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read and analyze a variety of complex texts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write well-organized and well-developed essays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use and cite evidence to support ideas appropriately<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give clear and engaging presentations with confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--wrap uwm-u-flex--left\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-u-mr-20 uwm-u-mb-20\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/english-language-academy\/programs\/english-for-academic-purposes\/\" rel=\"\">More on UWM EAP Courses<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--gold uwm-u-mb-40\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\"><div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-language-and-culture-plus-program\">Summer Language and Culture PLUS Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Improve your English. Experience American culture.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This two-week, non-credit program is designed for international participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build confidence in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn through hands-on, immersive cultural experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deepen knowledge in a content area: STEM, Business, Digital Design &amp; Fabrication\/Art, or U.S. Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin \u2013 a diverse, mid-sized Midwest city known for its rich history, vibrant arts scene and scenic lakefront. 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Students enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, parks, museums, theaters, and the zoo \u2014 plus world-class events like the world&#8217;s largest music festival and a variety of lakefront ethnic festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ELA students are encouraged to take full advantage of campus life, including recreational sports, free admission to university sporting events, interest clubs, and campus events. 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