The Vanderbilt University English Language Center (ELC) provides academic and professional English instruction and targeted resources for international students, faculty, staff, scholars, and their families. Our goal is to ensure that every member of our community can thrive at Vanderbilt by offering innovative, high-quality, and individualized language support. The ELC offers courses and services that address the academic, professional, and practical language needs of the Vanderbilt community while also fostering cross-cultural understanding and effective communication. In addition, the ELC contributes to the university’s scholarly mission by advancing knowledge in the field of second-language learning. Our commitment is to help students, faculty, staff, and scholars achieve their academic and professional goals while fully engaging in the life of the university and broader community.