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ELI Online offers flexible, affordable online ESL instruction. Featuring self-paced learning, live zoom sessions, and university-quality instruction from experienced faculty, ELI Online courses are your pathway to academic success and TOEFL/IELTS readiness — all on your schedule.
Course Information
Academic Listening and Speaking
12 Weeks I $360
Build confidence. Speak with purpose. Understand with clarity.
This course strengthens the essential listening and speaking skills you need to succeed in academic settings. Learn to follow lectures, take smart notes, and speak clearly in class discussions and presentations. You'll also improve pronunciation, fluency, and confidence—skills that carry over into university life and beyond.
Write It Right: Academic Writing Essentials
12 Weeks I $360
Intermediate Level
Learn the building blocks of strong academic writing—from crafting powerful paragraphs to organizing essays that flow with logic and purpose. In this course, you’ll develop the writing skills that universities expect and employers value: clarity, coherence, and accuracy.
Write It Right: Academic Writing Essentials
12 Weeks I $360
High Intermediate Level
This course is designed to prepare high-intermediate English learners for college-level academic writing. The course emphasizes the full writing process: brainstorming, planning, drafting, peer review, revision, and editing. Instruction will also focus on academic tone, sentence structure, transitions, and citation practices.
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Read Smart: Academic Reading
Read faster. Read deeper. Read smarter.
Develop the skills to read academic texts with greater speed and understanding. This course teaches you how to identify key ideas, make inferences, and tackle complex readings with confidence—so you can succeed in your studies and beyond.
Everyday English: Conversation & Culture
Speak naturally. Connect culturally. Thrive daily.
Master the English you need for real life—ordering food, making small talk, asking for help, and more. You'll build confidence speaking in everyday situations while exploring American customs, holidays, and social expectations in a fun, interactive environment.
Speak to Persuade: Public Speaking & Debate
Speak up. Stand out. Make your point.
Want to speak with impact? This course helps you become a more confident and persuasive speaker. Learn to organize your ideas, deliver clear messages, and engage your audience—whether you're giving a speech, joining a debate, or leading a discussion.
Grammar for Clarity: Express with Precision
Say what you mean—clearly and correctly.
Grammar doesn’t have to be boring! In this hands-on course, you'll polish your English grammar so you can express yourself with accuracy and confidence. Perfect for students who want to improve writing, speaking, and everyday communication.
Ace the TOEFL/IELTS: Build Skills. Boost Scores.
Get test-ready. Score higher. Reach your goals
This course is your step-by-step guide to TOEFL or IELTS success. You’ll build academic English skills, master test-taking strategies, and practice with real tasks—so you can approach test day with skill, strategy, and confidence.
What course level should I take?
Many courses are available at the Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels to ensure each student receives instruction appropriate to their language proficiency and learning goals. If the course you're interested in is offered at different levels, use the chart below to guide your decision.
Course Levels & TOEFL iBT Score Equivalency
| Beginner (A1 – A2) | Basic conversations, pronunciation, and listening to simple speech | Recognizing common words and understanding basic texts | Writing simple sentences and short paragraphs | Limited academic readiness | Below 400 |
| Intermediate (B1 – B2) | Engaging in discussions, participating in classroom activities | Reading longer texts with moderate comprehension | Writing structured paragraphs and short essays | Developing academic skills | 400 – 499 |
| Advanced (C1 – C2) | Speaking fluently in academic discussions and presentations | Reading academic and research-based texts with high comprehension | Writing well-organized essays, reports, and research papers | Ready for university-level coursework | 500+ |
| Level | Speaking & Listening | Reading | Writing | Academic Readiness | TOEFL PBT Score Equivalent |
