Non-Native English Speakers
If English is not your native language, we offer services especially for you. We can help you understand what your American professors expect from your writing, and we can teach you how to better identify and correct your own grammar errors.
Who is a Non-Native Speaker?
Non-native speakers come from a variety of backgrounds with many different needs. In the Writing Center, we work with students non-native speakers who...
- Learned English in school as a second or foreign language.
- Speak English at school, work, or with friends but have difficulty writing in English.
- Have never used English in an academic setting.
Read and write English well but lack confidence in a classroom setting.
WoW: Working on Writing
The Writing Center hosts open writing practice sessions for Non-Native and Bilingual English students who want to improve their academic writing skills. Each hour-long session will focus on writing in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Students may attend as many WoW sessions as they like. There is no need to sign up in advance, simply come to the Writing Center and join the session. Feel free to bring a friend!
Other Resources
We also have a number of books and dictionaries written especially for English language learners. These include helpful charts about English grammar, lists of idioms and common phrases, tips on writing essays, and pictures to accompany many difficult vocabulary words. You don’t need an appointment to come to the Writing Center and use these materials. You may use them with a tutor or for self-study in your free time during any of our business hours.
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