Tutoring for Language Learning - From SILC

Welcome!

SILC Tutoring is provided by SILC Learning Support Services.

 

The Basics:

  • All tutoring is conducted online and we use Gather for the tutoring sessions.
  • Tutoring sessions can be scheduled for 5, 15, 30, or 45 minutes.
  • All tutoring appointments are scheduled in Arizona time. 
    • To see the time difference between your local time and Arizona time, click here and then replace "EST" with your City or Time Zone. 
  • Can't make it to your appointment?  

 

Questions or need help?

  • Need immediate help?  (e.g. Having an issue with a tutoring session, trouble scheduling a tutoring session, etc.)
    • Call us at 480-965-3881, then press "1"
  • General Tutoring Questions?  


Who can receive tutoring?

  • Tutoring is open to anyone who is enrolled in a current or upcoming SILC language course (101-202) or who completed a SILC language course during the previous semester.
  • For information regarding other tutoring possibilities, please contact the SILC main office at 480-965-6281.

Note:  SILC Learning Support Services cannot hire or coordinate tutoring services outside of the School of International Languages and Cultures, or make referrals to tutors or students not employed by Learning Support Services.

 

We Can:

  • Provide help with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and sentences structure. 
  • Review graded assignments and exams with you, to help you better understand the material. 
  • Provide pointers for conversation.

We Cannot:

  • Help you edit your papers.
  • Critique your papers.
  • Provide conversation practice.
  • Extend deadlines or change instructions given to you. 
  • Tutors do not take the place of meeting with your instructor.


How much does it cost?  

  • It's Free!

 

We look forward to helping you soon! 

To Schedule a Tutoring Appointment, Please Click the Appropriate Language Below:

  • American Sign Language - (Unavailable.  Tutor needed.)
  • Bosnian Croatian Serbian - Please reach out to your instructor.
  • Polish - Please reach out to your instructor.
  • German - (Unavailable.  Tutor needed.)
  • Romanian - (Unavailable.  Tutor needed.)
  • Russian - (Unavailable.  Tutor needed.)
  • Hebrew - Please reach out to your instructor.
  • Indonesian - Please reach out to your instructor.
  • Vietnamese - Please reach out to your instructor.
 

 

TESTING - To Schedule a Tutoring Appointment, Please Click the Appropriate Language Below:

Job Opportunities

Learning Support Services (LSS), within the School of International Letters and Cultures, is looking for Tutors for our language-learning students. We are looking for people who are reliable and able to help students improve their understanding of the class material.

So, what’s in it for you?

This position is great for building your resume in instruction, communications, leadership, and showing you’ve worked for a highly-regarded service unit at ASU. For further information, and to apply, go to ASU Student Employment > On-Campus Job Search > Keyword Search "SILC LSS Tutor".

Language tutors needed:

  • American Sign Language
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Instructions to apply

The resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge, should clearly state which language you are applying to and experience meets the minimum and desired qualifications of this position. Please also include the following:

  • A cover letter in one of the targeted languages and English.
  • A minimum of one recommendation - (Should be a language instructor at ASU when possible.  Should also be listed as a reference.
  • Copy of an unofficial transcript showing current enrollment, completion and grade requirements.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.