American English as a Second Language

Fall 2009

Newtown Campus: Please stop in L121 or call 215-968-8044 to schedule an appointment or with any questions.

Day
Time
Monday
9:30am-2:00pm
4:00pm-7:00pm
Tuesday
12:00pm-2:00pm
Wednesday
9:30pm-12:30pm
Thursday
4:00pm-7:00pm


Lower Bucks Campus: Please stop by or call the Library at 267-685-4825 to schedule an appointment.

Day
Time
Tuesday
1:00pm-3:30pm
Thursday
1:00pm-3:30pm


AESL Conversation Group Schedule at the Newtown Campus: Please drop-in to the Newtown Center during the listed times or stop in or call the Center at 215-968-8044 to sign up for the group.

Day
Time
Monday
1:00pm-1:30pm
Tuesday
12:30pm-1:00pm
Wednesday
12:00pm-12:30pm

AESL Workshops

Topic
Day
Time
Location
AESL: Common Errors
Tuesday, October 6th
1:30pm-2:30pm
LBC

Please note if an AESL Tutor is not available, please make an appointment with a Writing Tutor. Students are permitted to meet with an AESL or Writing Tutor for one appointment per day. Students may attend the Workshops or Conversation Groups in addition to their tutoring appointment. Please stop in the Center or call 215-968-8044 with any questions or for additional information.

 

WHAT WE CAN DO

  • provide help for those students whose second language is English
  • help you with punctuation, grammar, idioms, vocabulary, verb tenses, sentence structure
  • help you to learn how to proofread your papers
  • help you to understand an assignment you've been given
  • help you to improve a rough draft you are working on
  • help you to revise or rewrite a paragraph or essay according to your instructor's suggestions
  • help you with reading comprehension
  • help you with vocabulary and pronunciation
  • help you with listening skills
  • help you use the available computer software for pronunciation, reading and listening comprehension, cultural norms, grammar skills, and vocabulary

WHAT WE CAN'T DO

  • proofread for you
  • be of much help if you come to the Center the day your assignment is due
  • guarantee that you will get good grades
  • tutor for placement or standardized tests, such as the TOEFL

THE AESL TUTOR IN THE TUTORING CENTER CAN HELP WITH:

              • AESL 092, 101, 103, 105
              • Reading 090, 101, 110, 115
              • Comp 090 and Comp 107
              • Comp 110 and 111
              • Any class involving writing, reading, or study skills