The ELSO writing and speaking courses are not basic ESL courses, but courses designed to help multilingual students put their English language knowledge to work for the purposes of graduate school and professional life. These courses provide space for international multilingual graduate students to learn a range of strategies, practice skills in a low-stakes setting, and form community with peers from across fields and professions in a supportive atmosphere.

Find and register for these courses via your Student Center.

About ELSO

The mission of the English Language Support Office (ELSO) is to offer writing and speaking support to international graduate and professional students that meets the needs of students in diverse programs, from diverse linguistic backgrounds, and at diverse points in their graduate careers.  

We offer a variety of programs to support international graduate and professional students as scholars, writers, speakers, professionals, and members of the Cornell community. 

We look forward to meeting you and working with you during your degree program.

Michelle Cox, ELSO Director

Melissa Myers, Lecturer and Coordinator of Speaking Services

Nathan Lindberg, Lecturer and Coordinator of Tutoring Services

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