<p class="ql-align-justify">The Applied Language Institute (ALI) is the English-for-Speakers-of-Other-Languages (ESOL) program for the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). It’s a language program that feels like family and shows students the real heart of America! Whether studies are for personal, academic or professional purposes, classes are designed for success in English fluency and for their cultural enrichment.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Why University of Missouri - Kansas City ALI</strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Student Life</u>: Students of University of Missouri - Kansas City ALI can access many facilities, including a recreation centre, student union, athletics, student health and wellness center, on campus dining, and more.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Places to Explore</u>: Kansas City has many places to explore, including&nbsp;Plaza District,&nbsp;Crossroads District,&nbsp;West Bottoms District,&nbsp;Power and Light District, and more!</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>International Student Ambassador Events</u>: University of Missouri - Kansas City ALI hosts many&nbsp;International Student Ambassadors events including movie nights, trivia and game nights, trips to theme parks, international culture nights, and trips to theme parks.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Conversation Partners Program</u>:&nbsp;This program pairs ESL students with UMKC students and Kansas City community members. The purpose of the program is for ESL students to improve their English conversation skills and for both partners to learn about other cultures and perspectives.&nbsp;</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><u>Faculty</u>:&nbsp;The teaching and administrative staff at UMKC ALI are friendly, supportive, and understanding of the needs of international students in the United States. They have studied another language and have lived abroad, so they know what it’s like to be learning a new language somewhere that is completely different from home.</li></ul><p><br></p>