Intensive Language Instruction Program
Students will receive 30-hours of enjoyable in-person or online language instruction, which maximizes exposure to the target language to help them meet their own personal learning goals.
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Dates
June 1 – June 12, 2026 (Zoom)
June 1 – June 18, 2026 (in person)
K-12 Educators: Illinois K-12 educators are now eligible to receive up to 30 hours of ISBE Professional Development Hours (PDH) through ILIP.
In person (June 1-18, 2026)
Classes to be announced.
Zoom (June 1-12, 2026)
Classes to be announced.
Beginner: For participants with very little or no prior experience with the language; you will learn how to handle basic communicative tasks such as introducing yourself, asking and answering simple questions, etc.
Intermediate: For participants who have some knowledge of the language (i.e., three or more months of a language app or a formal course) and are able to express some basic information (e.g., greetings, introductions, likes and dislikes, work, daily routine) and would like to increase their ability to converse informally in the language
Advanced: For participants with extensive language experience (three or more formal classes or regular use of the language at home or in a professional setting) who are able to communicate with ease about familiar topics related to their daily life, and who would like to improve their fluency and confidence to handle both informal and formal exchanges on a variety of topics
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Registration costs
General public: $200
UIUC students & staff: $150
K-12 teachers: $150
Senior citizens/military personnel: $150
Note: Payment must be made at time of registration.
Registration fee will be refunded in full if course is cancelled. A $25 late cancellation fee will be deducted if cancelled after May 25. There will be no refund if cancellation takes place after June 1.
Summer 2026 ILIP Registration Deadline: TBA
Non-university members: Click "log in" and then "I would like to register for a new account."
What do past students have to say about ILIP?
"I love learning new languages, but even as a linguist I find it challenging to begin a new language and stay motivated on my own or with an app. ILIP gave me the opportunity to jump into learning something new in a guided yet low-pressure setting. The mix of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives helped to cultivate an interesting learning environment, one you don’t always find in traditional courses." - Katie V.
“ILIP is not your typical travel survival class, i.e. not just a collection of useful phrases, but a real class in basic Spanish, perhaps equivalent to 10 weeks of college-level Spanish 101. The instructor was highly knowledgeable, experienced, and a gifted teacher. Even more, she made the class really enjoyable!" - John A.
"I’ve loved each of the courses I’ve taken through ILIP. I highly recommend it! Since there are no grades, there’s no risk, and I feel like the cost is very reasonable for the number of hours of instruction offered. I learned a lot in a short period of time, challenged myself, and met some friendly classmates. I appreciate that everyone is there purely to learn, not just to earn credits or high grades." - Laura P.
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Contact information
For more information, contact slcl@illinois.edu.