Multilingual Learning
We provide linguistic and cultural support if English is not your first language.
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Learning in English
Denison offers support and resources to students for whom English is a second language through the Multilingual Learning Office.
You’ll find that studying in a second language can be challenging and rewarding. Learn how to:
- Read your assignments faster and remember them more easily
- Take better notes and improve your listening skills
- Speak in class, how to email your professor, and more!
In addition to supporting students in their second language, our professional staff at the Multilingual Learning Office offer support to:
- faculty working with students whose first language is not the language used in the classroom,
- faculty and students of foreign language classes, and
- anyone interested in different linguistic and cultural experiences in the classroom!
Learning another language
If you are learning a second (or third, or fourth!) language, we are here to support your academic success. We offer one-on-one tutoring and consulting sessions, group workshops, and online resources created especially for Denison students.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multilingual students have different needs and we provide support for every student at Denison. We offer:
- Instructors for students whose first language is not the language used in the classroom
- Support for instructors and students of foreign language classes,
- Resources for anyone interested in different linguistic and cultural experiences in an academic setting
We offer a two-day pre-orientation program, English for Academic Purposes, to first-year students who want to practice their English in a safe environment before classes begin and to help you prepare for an academic career in the US.
We also offer Multilingual Writing 101, an invitation-only writing course developed for students unfamiliar with US academic writing conventions. The course is designed to cover the skills necessary for all your academic writing at Denison.