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Language Resource Center

Welcome

Located in Center for Liberal Arts Room 303, the Language Resource Center (LRC) provides faculty and students with computer and audio-visual support for learning additional languages, as well as peer-to-peer conversation practice and tutoring sessions in ASL, Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. The LRC is a language community space that supports language pedagogy training and experiential learning opportunities for the appreciation of world languages and cultures.

 

Mission

Promote the teaching and learning of additional languages and the appreciation of the richness of world languages and cultures. Create opportunities for experiential learning, dialogue, and understanding of our interconnected world through our series of events, conversation practice, tutoring programs, and LRC spaces. Support the social emotional learning of our community.

 

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Regular Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 6 PM
Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM
Closed on Saturdays & Sundays

 

 

Tutoring / Guided Conversation Practice

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Meet Our Tutors

Appointments are in person but tutors can meet online if your particular circumstances mean you cannot attend in person. Contact your tutor by e-mail if you have to change your appointment to meet online.

VR Language Immersive Experiences ! 

Try our new VR Language immersive experiences. Mark "VR ALL LANGUAGES" when booking your appointment or ask a tutor. They will guide you on how to use the devices in a quiet and private space so that you can explore many experiences such as:

  • visiting a café in Paris and placing your order
  • navigating the cycle route in Medellín and asking for directions
  • checking into a hotel in Tokio
  • ... and much more around the world     

Tutoring Sessions on Zoom

Tutor Application

If you would like to become a language tutor, please fill out this application and return it to the LRC Office in CLA 328 or send it by e-mail to Prof. Almeida to malmeida@iwu.edu.

Resources

Intercultural Corner - Events

The LRC Intercultural Corner is a vibrant program that actively encourages the exploration of world languages and cultures. Through a wide range of events, including Lesser Taught Languages, World Voices, seminars, and workshops, as well as engaging activities like Yoga and Zumba in Spanish, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of our interconnected world.

Tutoring

The LRC offers peer-to-peer tutoring sessions in ASL, Chinese, French, Japanese and Spanish. Students who wish to have language papers reviewed by a tutor should sign up for at least two consecutive 20-minute sessions. Please sign up for a tutoring session using the "Make an Appointment" button. If you need help signing up, a tutor can walk you through the process. If you would like to become a language tutor, please fill out the application and return it to the LRC Office in CLA 328.

¡Háblame! & Parlez-Moi! Programs

The Department of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures (WLLC) hires conversation tutors in the languages that we offer. Some examples are the ¡Háblame! & Parlez-Moi! programs where students in intermediate French & Spanish are required to sign up for a 15-20 minute guided conversation every week. Please use the "Make an Appointment" feature to sign up for a tutoring session. If you would like to become a  conversation tutor, please fill out this application form and return it to the LRC Office in CLA 328.

Online Resources

Check out these online resources pertinent to languages around the world and general study resources.

Contact

Cristina Almeida Velez headshot

Cristina Almeida Velez - Instructor of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Department - World Languages, Literatures And Cultures

(309) 556-3174