Language, Translation, and Interpreting Programs

Minnesota English Language Program

These English as a Second Language (ESL) classes take advantage of the University of Minnesota's world-class faculty and facilities and are designed to help students acquire the English speaking, listening, writing, and reading skills they need for professional advancement or for success in a university-level classroom.
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Professional English Communication for Non-native Speakers

Communication in the work environment has a direct impact on how you are perceived. This program includes courses in speaking and presentation skills, grammar, and business writing to help participants communicate more clearly, directly, and confidently.
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Program in Translation and Interpreting

Courses for bilinguals who want to develop skills as interpreters and translators. The program includes a Certificate in Interpreting with specializations in the Health Care and Legal fields. Referral and assessment services and training materials are also available.
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Medical Spanish

Two noncredit Medical Spanish courses are available in the evening to help health professionals improve their communication with patients who speak Spanish.
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