English Language Services
The English Language Learning (ELL) support offered at Arrupe is a voluntary but highly recommended program for multilingual learners at absolutely any stage in the language learning process. The goal is to help English language learners improve their conversational and/or academic English skills through individualized lessons based on their needs. The support is highly personalized and tailored in its approach. Students can expect formative and detailed feedback along with guidance on how to utilize their home language skills in their academic study strategies along with other benefits of bilingualism/multilingualism. English Language Services are provided by an internationally experienced EFL/ESL specialist and can include conversations about the intersections of language and culture or identity where students can share experiences, feelings, and thoughts about being a multilingual college student in the United States.
Who We Are
What we do
One-on-one Appointments
- Starts with an introductory meeting where we discuss language learning background
- Create a personalized study plan to follow for each session with set goals
- Schedule meetings weekly for an hour once a week to work through study plan
- Study plans can include grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, and/or public speaking skills
- Sessions focus on skill-building and not assignment completion
Events
International Mother Language Day Celebration – Arrupe Language Fair (February)
How to Access Services
- Schedule a Meeting
- Meet in Maguire Hall, Room 405
How to Best Utilize Language Learning Services
- Come to session prepared with questions or goals
- Make weekly sessions a normal part of study schedule
- Bring assignment instructions, syllabi and any other class materials as needed