Facts about the ELI
ELI abbreviations & acronyms
Difficult to Pronounce Words
Homophones
American Culture
100

Who is the Executive Director of the ELI? 

Dr. Jane Robison

100

What does IC stand for? 

In-Class (as in essay!) 
100

Pronounce the word, "island".

ˈīlənd

100

What a beautiful _____ the Grand Canyon was! (site/sight)

sight

100

What popular sport has a different name in America?  

Soccer!

200

Who is the Academic Director of the ELI? 

Pascal Hamon

200

What does AWS stand for? 

Advanced Writing Skills

200

Pronounce the word "rural".  

ˈro͝orəl

200

Jessica ate all of the french fries, and the _____ pizza. (hole/whole)

whole

200

What is the largest city in America?

New York City

300

When was the ELI founded? 

1996

300

What does ISA stand for? 

Impromptu Speaking Assessment

300

Pronounce the word "colonel". 

ˈkərnl

300

The _____ at my school is very strict. (principle/principal)

principal

300

Name 4 American Presidents! 

Bonus: Name 2 more! :) 

400

In what city is the ELI located? 

Springfield

400

What does MEL stand for? 

MyEnglishLab (grammar book)

400

Pronounce the word "sixth".

siksTH

400

I just (1) ____ that you were wearing a (2) ____ dress. (knew/new)

(1) knew

(2) new

400

Name 2 things that American's eat for Thanksgiving. 

turkey, stuffing/dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberries, pumpkin pie...

500

In what REGION or COUNTY is the ELI located? 

Region: Ozarks

County: Greene

500

What does 21S1 stand for? 

Year 2021 + Session 1

500

Pronounce the words "Worcestershire sauce".

ˈwo͝ostərSHər, sôs

500

(their/there/they're)

(1) _____ the family that parks (2) _____ car right over (3) _____

(1) They're

(2) their

(3) there

500

What two states are not connected to the main body of America?

Alaska & Hawaii