Language Proficiency & Tutoring Center
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Language Proficiency & Tutoring Center
The Language Proficiency Center provides free language support through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for undergraduate students, as well as drop-in Conversation Tables open to the entire 91Ô´´ community. Students can strengthen their Spanish and French skills with the help of our trained language mentors.
Tutoring in other languages is available through theÌýite.
°Õ³ó±ðÌýLanguage Proficiency Center (LPC) provides ´Ú°ù±ð±ðÌýtutoring inÌýSpanish and French for undergraduate students. Our graduate student tutors assist with:
- Composition and grammar review
- Video project outlines
- Speaking practice and conversation skills
- Clarification of key language topics
Tutoring sessions are available bothÌýonline and in personÌý²¹³ÙÌýJastak-Burgess Hall.
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How to Schedule a Tutoring Session
First-time users:
- Register for an account using yourÌý91Ô´´ emailÌýand create a password.
Returning users:
- Log inÌýand select a schedule from theÌý"Select a Schedule"Ìýmenu.
- Click on aÌýwhite boxÌýto select an available tutor time.
- Fill out the form with your name, professor, and session focus, then confirm your appointment.
- The session will turnÌýblueÌýonce booked.
- Purple boxesÌýindicate unavailable times.
- Meet your tutorÌýonline via the system link or in personÌýat Jastak-Burgess Hall.
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Spanish & French Conversation Tables – Drop-in Sessions
The Spanish and French Conversation Tables provide a casual, interactive space for students, faculty, and staff to practice their language skills with graduate student hosts. These sessions areÌýopen to the entire 91Ô´´ community, offering a chance to strengthen speaking skills in a relaxed, social setting.
Fall 2026 ScheduleÌý(Jastak-Burgess Hall Lobby)
Spanish Conversation Table
- Monday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
- Tuesday: 9:00–11:00 a.m. and 12:30–1:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon and 1:30–2:30 p.m.
French Conversation Table
- Monday: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 12:45–2:45 p.m.
These sessions areÌýfree of chargeÌýandÌýno appointment is necessary—just drop in and join the conversation. All language levels are welcome.
For more information, contactÌýtmccone@udel.edu.
- Why come to the DLLC Language Proficiency Center?ÌýIf you are having problems with your language assignments, or if you simply want to hone your target language skills, this program is for you!
Specialized tutors are ready to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and become more proficient in your target language.
- What happens in a session?ÌýA session at the Language Proficiency Center typically lasts twenty-five minutes. Based on a sample of your work (a homework assignment, a video project, a composition draft, etc.), the tutor will help you pinpoint aspects of your target language proficiency that may need further development. Together, you will determine priorities, and begin work on resolving any identified issues.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our tutors will not edit or proofread your homework assignments.
- What do I need to bring to a session?ÌýPlease bring the following:
- A sample of your work (ideally, a draft of an upcoming assignment).
- Your textbook
- A bilingual dictionary
Tutoring for Undergraduates
Undergraduate students can find tutor bios and schedule appointments through the Penji app via Academic Coaching & Tutoring (ACT).
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Become a Tutor
If you are interested inÌýbecoming a tutorÌýyou must obtain an application from theÌýAcademic Coaching & Tutoring Service and have it approved by the appropriate faculty member listed below:
- Chinese – Renee Dong
- Classics – Tyson Sukava
- French – Flora Poindexter
- German – Diane Richardson
- Italian – Laura Salsini
- Japanese – Mark Miller
- Korean - Sunmin Yoon
- Russian – Julia Hulings
- Spanish – Meghan McInnis-DominguezÌý