Reserve your appointment for Online and In-Person ELLC Tutoring Sessions 

The ELLC currently offers tutoring Monday - Thursday from 10am - 3pm with an option of sessions in-person or over Zoom. All in-person sessions take place in Loyola 218. When you book your appointment, please select the "in person" or "Zoom" option. For any special requests, please email us at ELLCtutoring@seattleu.edu.

Book an Online or In-Person ELLC Tutoring Session

Please note: ELLC Tutoring has moved to Loyola 218!

Winter 2023 Schedule

  • In Person (Loyola 218) or Online (Zoom)
    • Monday - Thursday:  10:00am - 3:00pm 
    • Friday or after 3pm: By request

If none of the above times work for you, or for any other special requests, please email us at ELLCtutoring@seattleu.edu to start a conversation about how and when we can help!

ELLC Tutoring is not available during SU holidays listed in the academic calendar.

A student with a booked ELLC tutoring session is given priority over a "walk-in", so make sure to book a session if you really need the help! Remember to cancel if you can't make it so somebody else can take advantage of this resource. 

Starting an ELLC Tutoring Session

When you're ready for your ELLC tutoring session, please login to our Zoom room (after booking your session, the link will be sent to your email) and wait for your tutor to let you in. 

Please be patient while waiting for the ELLC tutor. They may be finishing another session, but they will try to let you know by email if they are running late.

ELLC Tutoring sessions are generally 30 or 60 minutes long, but they can continue if there are no students waiting. 

Please let us know if you have any comments, questions, or feedback at ELLCtutoring@seattleu.edu.  Good luck and we hope to see you soon!

 

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Mohammed M.

The ELLC Tutoring helped me in developing strategies in brainstorming.  It even helped me to deliver my message in essays and presentations more effectively.

 

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Haruka T.

I always use the tutoring center for my assignments.  They correct grammar mistakes and check the structure of my essays carefully.  It's not only helps me improve my writing skills but also helps me improve the quality of my assignments.

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Siyuan H.

They not only perform grammar checks, but they also help me understand my professors' requirements when I am confused.  I am pleased with all of the tips and brainstorming suggestions they have given to help me with my specific needs.

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Xiaotong Z.

Asking ELLC Tutoring for help is a prime choice when you do think up any ideas, have any brainstorm, and have a lot of points.  Tutors not only provide ideas in different points of view but also go over errors you might take no notice such as grammar.

When should I request a tutoring session?

You can come to the ELLC tutoring whenever you need help with:

  • clarifying and achieving assignment goals
  • understanding cultural differences and academic expectations
  • preparing for and practicing oral assignments
  • writing essays and response papers
  • identifying the language errors you make
  • improving your overall English skills

Here are some real examples of students who came to get help at the ELLC tutoring center:

  1. Efficient Reading: a student had 30 pages of assigned reading that was taking too long to read; the tutor helped by going over some reading strategies for more efficient reading. 
  2. Online Discussion: a student had to participate in an online discussion board and the tutor helped with understanding what other students were posting and crafting a response
  3. Cultural References: ELLC tutor helped a student understand some of the cultural references in an assigned reading (feminist movement of the 1970s, Vietnam War, Women’s March, etc.) in preparation to summarize the reading in class.
  4. Response Essay: a student came in for help crafting a response paper for a U-Core class based on the course readings
  5. Mini-Presentation: ELLC tutor worked with a student to help them prepare for an oral midterm exam in an ethics class.

What do I need to know about tutoring sessions?

  • Hours: Tutoring hours for the quarter are posted on the website. More hours might be offered around midterms and finals.
  • Sign up: You can sign up online for a 30 or a 60-minute session. You can only reserve one session per day but if there’s no one after you, you can continue your session. You can also “drop-in” during tutoring hours but students who signed up in advance will have priority.
  • Rescheduling or Cancelling: If you sign up for a session but are unable to make it, please be respectful of tutors’ time and reschedule or cancel your session.
  • Before the session: Prepare questions for the tutor and have assignment and assignment guidelines ready
  • During the session: Explain the assignment and discuss your ideas on how to complete it; listen carefully to the tutor and ask any questions you might have. Please remember that tutors are here to help you, but they are not allowed to do your work for you.
  • Questions: Contact the ELLC Tutoring at ELLCTutoring@seattleu.edu with any questions or see the F.A.Q. section.

Important note: The ELLC works hard to schedule tutoring sessions that would be convenient for most students. If you can’t make it to any of the scheduled sessions, please let us know and we might be able to arrange an appointment with a tutor outside of scheduled sessions. However, please note that we do not provide tutors’ contact information or arrange additional tutoring support outside of ELLC tutoring sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

My teacher advised me to get some help from the Writing Center. Are you the Writing Center?

No, but if English is not your first or primary language, we can help with your writing as well. Our tutors are trained to help students who are multilingual speakers of English and can advise you on your grammar, vocabulary, as well as structure of your essays. The Writing Center is also an excellent source of help for any stage of the writing process. The more help you can get, the better!

How is ELLC Tutoring different from the Writing Center?

The Writing Center specializes in helping students with writing assignments only. The ELLC Tutoring offers help with English language and American culture on any type of assignment you might have: written essays, online discussions, oral presentations, etc. Tutors can also help with personal statements, resumes, and interview preparation. Finally, the ELLC tutors are more specialized in working with students who are multilingual speakers of English and for whom English is not their first or primary language. 

I can’t make any of the tutoring hours this quarter. Can I meet a tutor outside of those hours?

We try to accommodate our students if we can; we can occasionally arrange for one of our tutors to meet you outside of posted tutoring hours. If you need to do something like this, please send an email to ellctutoring@seattleu.edu at least 48 hours before you need tutoring and we will do our best!

I made an appointment, but I can’t make it. What should I do?

You can easily cancel or change your appointment either by going back to the confirmation email from Bookings. You can also email us at ellctutoring@seattleu.edu.

I didn’t make an appointment with a tutor. Can I still get tutoring?

You can “drop in” during the tutoring hours and see if any tutors are available. However, if someone signed up for an appointment, they will have priority. It’s usually best to make an appointment in advance so you can reserve your spot.

I don’t have a written assignment but I need some help with preparing for a presentation. Can you help with that?

Definitely! We can help you prepare and practice oral assignments from presentations to debates and job interviews. Any time you need help with English, the ELLC Tutoring is for you!

My English is ok but I’m having trouble understanding some of the cultural references my teachers are using. Can you help with that?

Yes! One of the things we do is help students with their understanding of American culture. Teachers often use examples from popular culture or history to make it easier for students to understand the topic. If you’re having problems understanding all those cultural references you can always come to talk about them with our tutors.

Questions?