Non-Native English Speakers and Bilingual Students

If English is not your native language, we offer services especially for you.  We can help you understand what your 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 English Speaker or Bilingual Student?

Non-native English speakers and Bilingual students come from a variety of backgrounds with many different needs.  In the Writing Center, we work with students 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.

Appointments with the Program Coordinator

Katie Hart, our Program Coordinator, specializes in working with non-native and bilingual speakers.  If you are unsure about how to write a formal, academic essay or need help becoming a better self-editor, then contact Katie.  She will work with you to develop a long-term plan to improve your writing.  To set up an initial interview, e-mail Katie at hartkm@uhcl.edu or call her at 281-283-3306. 

Workshops for Non-Native and Bilingual Speakers

The Writing Center hosts workshops specifically for non-native and bilingual speakers throughout the fall and spring semesters.  These workshops cover:

• Writing for an American Audience
  Learn what your American professors expect from your essays and assignments.
• Choosing the Right Word
  Learn how to correctly use articles, how to make your subjects and verbs agree, and how to make sure your plurals are correct.

For more information on our workshops, such as times and location, please see the "Upcoming Workshops" section on the right side of the page.