Language Proficiency Center (LPC)
LPC Administrator
Language Proficiency Center – Free Tutoring & Conversation Tables
The Language Proficiency Center provides free language support through one-on-one and small group tutoring sessions for undergraduate students, as well as drop-in Conversation Tables open to the entire UD community. Students can strengthen their Spanish and French skills with the help of our trained language mentors.
The Language Proficiency Center (LPC) provides free tutoring in Spanish and French for undergraduate students. Our graduate student tutors assist with:
- Composition and grammar review
- Video project outlines
- Speaking practice and conversation skills
- Clarification of key language topics
Tutoring sessions are available both online and in person at Jastak-Burgess Hall.
How to Schedule a Tutoring Session
First-time users:
- Register for an account using your UD email and create a password.
Returning users:
- Log in and select a schedule from the "Select a Schedule" menu.
- Click on a white box to select an available tutor time.
- Fill out the form with your name, professor, and session focus, then confirm your appointment.
- The session will turn blue once booked.
- Purple boxes indicate unavailable times.
- Meet your tutor online via the system link or in person at Jastak-Burgess Hall.
Spanish & French Conversation Tables – Drop-in Sessions
The Spanish and French Conversation Tables provide a casual, interactive space for students, faculty, and staff to practice their language skills with graduate student hosts. These sessions are open to the entire UD community, offering a chance to strengthen speaking skills in a relaxed, social setting.
Spring 2025 Schedule (Jastak-Burgess Hall Lobby)
Spanish Conversation Table
- Monday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
French Conversation Table
- Monday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
These sessions are free of charge and no appointment is necessary—just drop in and join the conversation. All language levels are welcome.
For more information, contact lcamacho@udel.edu .
- Why come to the DLLC Language Proficiency Center? If you are having problems with your language assignments, or if you simply want to hone your target language skills, this program is for you!
Specialized tutors are ready to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses, and become more proficient in your target language.
- What happens in a session? A session at the Language Proficiency Center typically lasts twenty-five minutes. Based on a sample of your work (a homework assignment, a video project, a composition draft, etc.), the tutor will help you pinpoint aspects of your target language proficiency that may need further development. Together, you will determine priorities, and begin work on resolving any identified issues.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Our tutors will not edit or proofread your homework assignments.
- What do I need to bring to a session? Please bring the following:
- A sample of your work (ideally, a draft of an upcoming assignment).
- Your textbook
- A bilingual dictionary
