ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES
UC San Diego International Center
Questions: Email iprograms@ucsd.edu
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Contact Info
English-in-Action
Website: http://bit.ly/UCSD-EIAProgram
(EIA) Tutor Program Phone: (858) 534-0603
Email: iprograms@ucsd.edu
EIA Resource Website:
http://bit.ly/EIAProgramWebsite
English Language
Institute (ELI)
Website: http://extension.ucsd.edu/
(English Language Studies area of study)
Phone: (858) 534-7418
Email: eapd@ucsd.edu
Description
The English in Action tutor program (EIA) is a volunteer-run
program where international students, scholars and spouses
are matched with a volunteer tutor to help them improve
their English fluency, to better understand the American
culture and help them acclimate to their new environment.
Our tutors are community members, faculty, staff, and
students. Conversation partners usually meet for 1.5 to 2
hours per week at the International Center or at another
location that is convenient for both.
Evening and weekend classes are available through the
English for Academic & Professional Development(EAPD)
program, which include Oral Presentations, Business
Writing, Academic Writing, Scientific & Technical Writing,
Pronunciation, Grammar & Vocabulary Building, Grammar &
Editing and Conversation.
10% discounts are available for early enrollment, staff,
faculty, students and alumni. UCSD Undergrad & Grad
students can also apply for Complimentary Vouchers for up
to $400 for one class. Undergrads need to go directly to
Building C at Extension, phone 534-3400 for dates of when
you can get the vouchers – it’s usually the week before
classes start. OGS will send an email out to Grad students
when the vouchers are available and students can get a
voucher every other quarter.
Language
Conversation Tables
at International
Center’s Friday Cafe
When: Fridays, 12:00-1:15 during
Academic Year (not held during the
summer)
Email: iprograms@ucsd.edu
Icafe list of cuisine each week:
icafe.ucsd.edu
Join us every Friday to practice English conversation skills
with EIA tutors. Schedule of topics:
http://bit.ly/EngConvTableWinter2014
Language
Conversation Tables
at International
House
When: Wed., 1/22 – 3/5, 6-7pm
Where: Asante 123 (Great Hall)
Email: languagetables@gmail.com
Website:
http://ihouse.ucsd.edu/programs/langtable.html.
International House hosts English Language tables during the
Academic Year. The English Conversation Table is open to
students, staff and community members interested in
practicing conversational English in a fun and casual
environment. Topics include conversation starters,
university vocabulary and acronyms, slang, common
expressions, cultural norms, and more. Contact Malou
Amparo (mamparo@ucsd.edu) or Katy Brecht
(kbrecht@ucsd.edu) for more information.
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Description
Language Exchange
Program through
the International
Center
Website:
Help someone learn your language and enjoy conversational
https://www.facebook.com/groups/UCS practice in their language in exchange. Just join the
DLangExchange/
Language Exchange Facebook Page and post your native
language, what language you'd like to practice, your contact
information and any other information you'd like to share.
Partners will contact each other through Facebook and start
practicing each others' language!
San Diego
Continuing
Education English
classes (free)
Website:
http://www.sdce.edu/classes/esl/gener
al-classes
There are 7 levels of classes. You must take a test to be
placed into the correct level class. General ESL classes
include the development of listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills. After you register, you may attend morning,
afternoon, or evening classes at any campus.
Toastmasters
Groups on Campus
UC San Diego Torrey Pines Speakers
Toastmasters Club
When: Thursdays, 12noon - 1pm
Where: UC San Diego, CALit2, Atkinson
Hall. Conference Room 4004
Toastmasters is a place where you develop and grow - both
personally and professionally. You join a community of
learners, and in Toastmasters meetings we learn by doing.
Whether you're an executive or a stay-at-home parent, a
college student or a retiree, you will improve yourself;
building skills to express yourself in a variety of situations.
Website:
http://ucsd.toastmastersclubs.org/
UCSD Table Talkers
When: Every Friday (except holidays),
9:00am - 10:00am - NEW time!
Where: UC San Diego,
Housing*Dining*Hospitality
Administration Building, 4th Floor Larry
Barrett Room
Website:
http://ucsdtabletalkerstoastmasters.toa
stmastersclubs.org/
You'll open up a world of new possibilities: giving better
work presentations; leading meetings - and participating in
them - more confidently; speaking more smoothly off the
cuff; even handling one-on-one interactions with family,
friends and colleagues more positively.
UC San Diego
Center for
Communication &
Leadership
Website: http://ccl.ucsd.edu
Phone: (858) 822-00181
Email: ccl@ucsd.edu
The UC San Diego’s Center for Communication and
Leadership (CCL) offers free services designed to assist
students in strengthening their skills in public speaking,
interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Undergraduate and graduate students who feel particularly
shy about their public speaking ability or tend to get anxious
or nervous in front of a crowd are encouraged to utilize CCL.
UC San Diego
College Writing
Programs
Please contact your college main office to Each of the six colleges on campus (ERC, Marshall, Muir,
obtain information about workshops and Revelle, Sixth & Warren) requires their students to complete
individual tutoring options.
a writing program sequence. Tutoring services are available
for students enrolled in these writing classes.
UC San Diego
Language
Laboratory
Website:
http://ling.ucsd.edu/langlab/langlab.ht
m.
Where: AP&M Building room 3432 A.
This self-help laboratory offers cassette tapes in English as a
Second Language, conversation, listening comprehension
and pronunciation. A UC San Diego Visiting Scholar ID card
or Student ID card is required. There is no fee for the lab’s
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Description
When: Hours are Monday—Thursday
services.
9:00 am—8:30 pm, Friday 9:00 am—5:00
pm, Sunday 1:00 pm—5:00 pm, closed on
Saturday. Phone: (858) 534-2418;
Wednesday
Morning Coffee
sponsored by the
Friends of the
International
Center
Primarily geared for spouses of scholars
but all are welcome.
When: Every Wed. from 10-12
Where: International Center Dining
Room
Come practice your English! English Conversation Tables and
various activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, etc. are
available. No application necessary and all are welcome.
Light refreshments are often provided.
Writing Center –
Undergraduate
Students
Website:
http://writingcenter.ucsd.edu
Phone: (858) 534-4911
Email: writingcenter@ucsd.edu
The UCSD Writing Center offers free academic support for
undergraduates who are writing papers for any of their
classes. One-on-one assistance is provided by peer mentors
who are trained to work with students at all levels, from
those who are making their way through the Basic Writing
classes (SDCC 1-4) to those who are completing advanced
assignments in courses across the disciplines. You can get
help with issues such as essay development, clarity,
organization, argumentation, citation, and grammar.
In addition, the Writing Center offers various group
workshops, including sessions on grammar, essay editing,
and Basic Writing; visit the "Group Workshops" page on the
website for more information. To make an appointment,
visit the "Individual Sessions – Meet with a Writing Mentor"
page on the center's website, Drop-in hours are also
available every weekday afternoon and on Sunday evenings.
In addition, the Writing Center offers various group
workshops, including sessions on grammar, essay editing,
and Basic Writing; visit the "Group Workshops" page on the
website for more information.
Office of Academic
Support and
Instructional
Services (OASIS)
OASIS is located in Center Hall, 3rd floor,
Monday—Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm.
Phone: (858) 534-3760
Email: oasis@ucsd.edu
Website: http://oasis.ucsd.edu
OASIS provides group and individual assistance to ALL
registered UC San Diego undergraduates. Trained tutors,
peer mentors and staff members provide assistance in
foreign languages, math & science, study management,
writing expression and cultural acclimation. For ESL
students, OASIS provides English assistance through
workshops, verbal and writing practice sessions and
feedback on rough drafts.