English for your World
Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and within a short drive of the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade Mountains, and other beautiful natural areas, the University of Oregon is the perfect destination for people who love the outdoors. It is known across the United States for its green spaces, fresh air, good public transportation, and great places to run and bike. The people of Eugene embrace diverse beliefs and abilities, which provides a friendly and welcoming environment where students feel they belong.
AEI in the Media
IELTS Podcast with Dr. Cheryl Ernst
Listen to Dr. Cheryl Ernst, AEI’s executive director, discuss helpful strategies for building writing skills in this IELTS podcast. Did you know that making mistakes is a valuable tool for language learning? When used properly, those mistakes can help students improve their language skills and make dramatic progress. The IELTSPodcast is an online IELTS test preparation company helping international students pass the IELTS exam. Listen here.
ESP Course Creation with Jennifer Rice
The world of software engineering is unfamiliar to most English language professionals, so when English Language Specialist Jennifer Rice was selected for a virtual teacher training project with the Jalasoft software company in Bolivia, she knew her background in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) would be crucial. The project involved partnering with a team of three English trainers employed by Jalasoft to create a curriculum for and then teach an ESP course to pre-service computer software trainees at the company. Check it out here. (May 2022)
AEI Recognized by U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of State recognizes AEI for English Language Specialists The University of Oregon’s American English Institute has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State English Language Programs for sending the largest number of English language specialists abroad in 2018. AEI instructors Jennifer Rice, and Janine Sepulveda featured. Check it out here.
Activities
Weekly English Language Circle for international students.
Come learn about the University Career Center and how we can help prepare you for a part time job, interviews, or even exploring what your next step is!
Peer Coaches will be here to chat with you and see how we can help you with your career readiness journey!
Come find us at the EMU Amphitheater.
We can also be found in the Garden Level of Tykeson Hall.
Please reach out to Mariah Helm for more info: mjhelm@uoregon.edu
Meet with Counseling Services Lindsy Crane-Martens who specializes in working with graduate students. Click here: https://zoom.us/j/99378816150
Let’s Talk is a service that provides easy access to free, informal, and confidential one-on-one consultation with a Counseling Services staff member. See our website for six additional Let’s Talk days/times offered throughout the week.
Let’s Talk is especially helpful for students who:
Have a specific concern and would like to consult with someone about it.
Would like on-the-spot consultation rather than ongoing counseling.
Would like to consult with a CS staff member about what actual therapy looks like.
Would like to meet with one of our CS identity-based specialists.
Have a concern about a friend or family member and would like some ideas about what to do.
How does Let’s Talk work?
Let’s Talk will be offered via Zoom and/or in satellite locations across campus. As a drop-in service, there is no need to schedule an appointment and no paperwork to be completed. Students are seen individually on a first-come, first-served basis at the times listed below. There may be a wait in the Zoom waiting room if the Let’s Talk staff member is meeting with another student. Please wait and we will be with you as soon as we can. Let’s Talk appointments are brief (usually between 15-30 minutes) and are meant to be used on an as-needed basis.
Click here for Let's Talk - Monday 3- 5PM: https://zoom.us/j/99378816150
Join SOE Bird Society and the Student Sustainabilty Center Reusables Program to make bird feeders out of recycled materials. All supplies will be provided. See you there!
Get a snack and play some games!
We have multiple lawn, board, and card games to checkout and play. Bring your roommate, come with a friend, or join a game and make a friend!!
Lawn games will be set up when the weather is good, snacks and board games will always be set-up near the O desk.