About ELI
What is the ELI?
- College-preparatory program for deaf and hard of hearing students
- Bridge to a post-secondary program at Gallaudet University
The ELI is a non-degree program that includes classes in the following subject areas:
- Conversational Skills in American Sign Language (ASL)
- English as a Second Language (ESL), which is taught bilingually in ASL and written English
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Numerical Language/Mathematics
Why ELI?
- Become a bilingual, trilingual, or multilingual deaf person
- Learn ASL in order to teach ASL to others in other countries
- Learn English for business communication around the world
- Learning is fun and the ELI experience lasts a lifetime
- Strengthen English skills in order to attend a college in the USA
Communication at the ELI:
- Signs
- Gestures
- Drawings
- Writing
- Other Visual and Physical Cues
Who comes to the ELI?
- Diverse Deaf and Hard of Hearing people from all over the world, including America
- Hearing people who have career plans working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people or in a deafness-related field
ELI students may have:
- Completed high school and need preparatory classes for college
- Already completed a post-secondary degree
Advantages:
- Cultural Training
- Empowerment
- English Language Institute Student Organization
- Gallaudet University Events
- Leadership Training
- Location in Washington, DC, USA
- Multicultural Activities
- Personal Growth and Discovery
- Placement Tests, Not Admissions Tests
- Small Classes
- Supportive Environment
- Teamwork
- Access to Gallaudet University Services
ELI Staff:
- Deaf and Hearing
- College Educated
- Globally Diverse
- Knowledgeable and Experienced
- Fluent in both ASL and English
- Sensitive to Multicultural Issues