Announcements
Fall 2009 tutoring for ESL students enrolled at the Annandale campus will start on September 8 and end on December 10. ESL students are encouraged to make their appointment at least two days prior to the desired date of appointment. Individual tutoring is available from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The ESL Center boasts of a diverse group of experienced ESL tutors. Our mission is to assist ESL students improve on their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. However, editing and proofreading of academic papers are not permitted.
A series of ESL workshops will be conducted throughout the semester. ESL students are highly encouraged to attend these free workshops. ESL workshops are held from Monday to Friday from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. For more information, please email vcampos@nvcc.edu or view our flyer.
Movie Series
The ESL Center would like to invite ESL students to experience an enjoyable, creative and free way to learn real-world vocabulary while exploring American culture. Join us every Wednesday at CM 363 from 2:00 pm to 4:00pm. Each movie is accompanied by a movie guide, which consists of a list of characters, a summary of the plot and an extensive list of vocabulary and expressions used in the movie. Hope to see you there!!!
| Date | Movie |
|---|---|
| November 12 | The Incredibles |
| November 19 | Indiana Jones |
| December 3 | Mission Impossible 3 |
About the Center
The English as a Second Language Center is an academic support center on NOVA's Annandale Campus. Our goal is to provide additional academic assistance to both credit and continuing education ESL students who are enrolled at the Annandale Campus.
How Can We Help?
The ESL Center offers:
- Specialized ESL software to help students improve their listening, speaking, reading, writing and pronunciation skills.
- One-on-one tutorial services of half an hour per week per student. The ESL Center has a pool of dedicated student tutors who are ready and able to work with a diverse student population.
- Workshops and Conversation Groups that can give students a chance to practice what they have learned in class. Conversation groups allow students to converse with other students in English about high-interest and relevant topics to students today.