English Language Center
The English Language Center at Saint Louis University provides specialized writing support for all SLU students whose native language is not English.
Through one-on-one consultations and group workshops, the English Language Center’s staff can assist you with many language-related areas, including: classwork, TOEFL and SLUWE test-taking strategies, multimedia projects, grammatical accuracy, research skills and conversation practice.
The English Language Center is open from the second week of each semester through the last day of classes. It is closed on official University holidays and over breaks.
Appointments are scheduled through EAB Navigate - Student located under Applications on the mySLU dashboard. To schedule an appointment, select "Appointments" on the left-hand side, then "Schedule an Appointment" in the top right. Appointments are limited to one per day and two per week.
Peer Services
Workshops
In groups, students can request workshops to work on writing skills with an English Language Center consultant. Popular workshop topics include:
- MLA style
- APA style
- Researching techniques
- SLUWE strategies
- Thesis statements and organization
- Presenting with PowerPoint
- Taking essay exams
To schedule a workshop, email elc@slu.edu. Please include the names of all students interested in attending the workshop.
Writing Consultations
In one-on-one consultations with English Language Center consultants, you will develop strategies to become a more capable and proficient writer. Our consultants can also help you prioritize your writing needs and assess your individual strengths and weaknesses as a writer.
Please note that our staff will help you identify error patterns in your writing and develop strategies to correct these errors, but we will not edit or proofread your papers. We cannot guarantee better grades. We help, but we also ensure that students take responsibility for their work and develop their own writing style. Our end goal is for students to become self-directed learners.
Schedule an appointment through EAB Navigate - Student, located under Applications on the mySLU dashboard.
If you need any more academic support, the University also offers many other services.