University of Oklahoma Center for English as a Second Language

We took the classroom to the gallery when we visited the OU Art Museum.

Beyond learning about the history behind the amazing art pieces, we also identified pieces that matched our search board!

It was indeed a learning experience we would remember for a long time!

It’s time to get familiar with more idioms!

The “Say What, America?” series is an avenue to engage with idioms in a fun way, while learning how they are said in your culture.

Ready to learn idioms your way?

Let’s GOOOO!!

The application for Fall Session 1 ends on July 17th, 2026!!

Are your applications still pending?

Get them in and ready to go before the deadline!!

We can’t wait to have you join CESL!

Ready to learn another word this week?

Come along as we learn more about the adjective “INQUISITIVE”. It means to be curious and interested in learning and knowing more about things and people.

Would you consider yourself an inquisitive person? Let’s know below 👇!!

It’s another week, and a great time to learn another word!!

This week’s word is “HUMIDITY”, and it describes the amount of moisture in the air.

As Summer unwinds, the humidity makes it hotter, so let’s remember to use our sunscreens and stay hydrated.

We hope you learned something new today!

It’s a new week to get familiar with another word!!

The word “SYMBIOSIS” is used to describe a great relationship between two individuals, groups or organisms that depend on one another.

We hope you learned something new today!

“CESL is more than an English school; it is one of the best preparations for life in the United States, both academically and personally. It prepares you for real-life experiences and helps you grow in every way.”

Jacira’s experience was beyond the classroom, it was an immersive learning experience which she continually carries with her as she continues lifelong learning.

At CESL, You don’t only LEARN, You DO!!

It’s another week to add another word to your vocabulary!!

Do you need another word to describe hardworking or diligent? ASSIDUOUS is the right word that fits those characteristics.

We hope you just learned a new word you can use in regular English conversations?

It’s another week to get familiar with another word!!

On this week’s WOW, “COHORT” is a word that carries the weight of “a group of people sharing the same experiences”.

From a class group to an age group, the word “COHORT” is that umbrella that describes them as a whole.

We hope you learned something new today!