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"I love the free Language
Clinic
because I come
here
and
have a
small class
and
I can talk to my teachers."

- Yun
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TELC
Language Clinic
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Are you interested in getting more English
practice?
Come to the FREE LANGUAGE CLINIC!
What
is the Language Clinic?
The Language Clinic helps you improve
your ability to communicate in English by offering:
- Extra practice in writing, grammar,
pronunciation and conversation.
- More opportunities to speak in a relaxed,
comfortable environment.
- Individual and small group instruction.
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Clinic
Coordinator and TELC Instructor
Gisa Johnston leads a discussion group |
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How can I participate?
- The Clinic is open on Monday through Thursday from 1:15 to 2:15.
- The Clinic meets in various C-building classrooms.
- Tuesday & Thursday Conversation: Your teacher can refer you to the conversation clinic
OR you can sign up on the bulletin board located
outside the lobby of C-354.
- Monday & Wednesday Writing:
Due to limited space, you must be referred to the writing clinic by the Coordinator.
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A level 10
student helps a
level 1
student improve his writing skills. |
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What do TELC students think?
“The Language Clinic is
an excellent idea. I feel relaxed and comfortable in this clinic.
I am not stressed here.”
(Cecelia, Level 4)
“When I go to the Clinic,
I participate in a small group, and I can talk to my teacher-- have
private time. It’s great! I like the close relationship.” (Yun,
Level 4)
“Teachers are really kind
and try to listen to students talk about what’s in their hearts.” (Natalia,
Level 6)
“I get an extra opportunity
to meet other foreign students and native English speakers.” (Hee-nam,
Level 9)
"Sometimes I had problems
living here, but I could discuss my problems with my conversation
teacher. He gave me very good advice and information about the American
culture."
(Sunny, Level 3)
"We talk about all kinds
of topics - like politics, economics, about our daily life and our
work." (Kosuke, Level 6) |

Level 1 students meet new
friends
and improve their
English

Advanced students discuss
current
events with native speakers
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What do tutoring assistants say about the Language Clinic?
“I know I am supposed to be teaching them,
but I am learning so much from them.”
- Victoria David
“This is great. I just love it!
The students are great!” -Vivian Warfield
“What I like most about working in the Clinic
is helping people who really want to improve."
–Luisa Paola
Benitez
“Working in the Language Clinic gives me an
opportunity to know our students better because the Clinic gives them
the opportunity to express themselves without the inhibiting pressure
that exists in a large class.” –Jimmy Sangenito
“ I find the Clinic extremely worthwhile;
it is a fun, purposeful way to open up new possibilities.” –Allen
D. Mac Lean
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