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Language Lab

Welcome to the Language Lab


WELCOME TO THE LANGUAGE LAB, HUSKIES!

Our mission is to support all sv388 students—credit and non-credit—in their journey toward mastering a second language while fostering global cultural awareness.

We offer a variety of services designed to fit your learning style and individual needs, including in-person and online tutoring, interactive and independent activities, weekly workshops, and access to web resources and software to enhance your practice.

Since language learning thrives on consistent use, we’re here to help you stay engaged and make continual progress toward your goals.

Tutoring

Looking for language support? We’ve got you covered!  Choose from One-on-One Tutoring or Group Tutoring—available in person or online via Zoom. Drop in or schedule your session through the or directly from your Canvas page.

Sessions are available for 15, 20, 40, or 60 minutes in:

  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • American Sign Language (ASL)
  • Chinese
  • French
  • Japanese
  • Spanish

Workshops: One-hour workshops or review sessions that cover grammar and pronunciation practice.

Available resources for use in the Lab

  • Fiction, nonfiction and textbooks for Global Languages courses; and fiction, nonfiction and grammar books for ESL 

  • Beautifully illustrated children’s books for Japanese, Spanish, and Chinese learners
  • Manga and Japanese graded readers
  • Foreign and domestic films 
  • Fun card and board games for ASL, ESL, French, Japanese and Spanish 

Other Services: Study and reading areas, study tables and cubicles, computer area, and help-desk assistance.  

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BENEFITS OF MULTILINGUALISM

1.  Build deeper connections with more people
2. Advance your career
3. Sharpen your decision-making skills
4.  Feed your brain
5.  Treasure other cultures
6.  See the world (more fully)
7.  Boost your confidence
8.  Gain a broader perspective
9.  Experience art in its original form
10.  Become a polyglot

 

How-to Videos:

The Language Lab is now scheduling appointments through . Please watch video below to get started.

Workshops:

Click links below for dates, topics and location:

Office Hours and Location:

Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Fridays: 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturdays to Sundays: Closed

Location:   E3-170, Monterey Park Campus

Tutoring schedule:

Closures:
sv388 Holidays and Non-Instruction Days

Contact:

Phone: (323) 415-5414

Staff:

Nelli Asatryan, Instructional Assistant

Email: @email
Phone: (323) 415-5314

Christine (Yangok) Chu, Instructional Assistant

Email: @email
Phone: (323) 415-5415

Eldy C. Dean, Director

Email: @email
Phone: (323) 780-6840