The Learning Resource Center connects George Mason’s multilingual students to services and resources to improve their English language and academic skills.
The Learning Resource Center (LRC), in Room 1305 of the Global Center on the Fairfax Campus, provides:
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English language tutoring
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Workshops for English grammar, pronunciation, writing, vocabulary, and test preparation
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Individual and group study areas, including multi-media centers
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A library of graded ESL readers, dictionaries, and other reference materials
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Testing of oral English language proficiency for George Mason international graduate teaching assistants (GTAs)
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Access to technology, including printer, copier, scanner, and laptop loans for use in Global Center
Tutoring Services
Tutoring services are available to any George Mason student Monday through Friday, throughout the spring, summer, and fall semesters.
English language tutoring encompasses a range of skill areas, including:
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Writing: Paper organization, developing thesis statements and supporting arguments, grammatical accuracy, paraphrasing/summarizing, vocabulary selection, and proper use of citations
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Speaking: Pronunciation, oral grammar, fluency, discourse competency, and presentation skills
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Listening: Strategies to increase comprehension in the classroom
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Reading: Tools to identify key themes and terms in academic texts
Faculty or staff members can refer a student to the LRC by completing the English Language Tutoring Referral form.
To arrange a meeting with an English language specialist: (1) Create an account on WCONLINE, which is the scheduling system and platform used for appointments, and then (2) Complete the Tutoring Request form.