The Multilingual Writing and Speaking Center provides comprehensive support for students to develop clarity, precision and confidence in writing, speaking and grammar across multiple world languages. While the center will gradually expand the number of languages offered, all core services—tutoring, workshops, events and professional development—are available to students from the start. This phased approach ensures sustainable growth while maintaining high-quality support, and feedback from each phase will inform future expansion.
Whether you need help with a class assignment, polishing a presentation or improving your grammar and sentence structure, our team is here to guide you.
One-on-One and Small Group Support
At all proficiency levels, students receive personalized tutoring in writing, speaking and grammar for all languages currently available through the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures. Instruction is offered both online and in-person, and sessions integrate bottom-up language instruction with top-down idea development to help students communicate their ideas clearly and accurately.
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Workshops and Special Programs
The center hosts multilingual writing and grammar workshops, writers- and grammarians-in-residence, and annual competitions in writing and speaking. These programs provide hands-on opportunities to practice skills, celebrate achievements and engage with language in creative ways.
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Community and Collaboration
Our space fosters a welcoming environment where students can meet peers, exchange ideas and engage in cross-cultural conversations. Students are encouraged to contribute ideas and participate in the growth of the center.
Professional Development for the Instructional Team
The center provides orientations, ongoing support and instructional workshops to prepare staff and faculty for high-quality teaching. Through our pedagogical depository, faculty can access shared teaching strategies and resources contributed by the world language team.
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Outreach and Engagement
We actively promote the center through campus media, class visits, social media and special events. Annual celebrations and public events highlight student achievements and strengthen our multilingual learning community.