Language Advising sessions will be offered online during the fall semester. Find the schedule below.
Language Advisers (LAs) is a group of Occidental College undergraduate students and Visiting Language Assistants who work closely with Oxy students pursuing the study of language.
LAs can help you:
- Practice verbal language skills;
- Practice pronunciation;
- Discuss readings for better comprehension;
- Discuss cultural, social or political issues relevant to the language of study;
- Find and view current language materials in social media and other sources;
- Work on particular needs by reviewing quizzes and exams;
- Prepare for cultural events, karaoke performances, and open mics.
Drop-in Hours
Select the language to access the schedule and links to join drop-in hours.
If you are located outside the Pacific timezone and need help outside of these hours, contact mcifuentes@oxy.edu.
Arabic
Jacob Knight
Mondays 5:30-6:30pm PST
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm PST
Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm PST
Access the Arabic virtual room with Jacob. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Chinese
Zhuoheng Li
Mondays 6-7pm PST
Tuesdays 8-9pm PST
Thursdays 8-9pm PST
Access the Chinese virtual room with Lee. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
French
Mathilde Venet
Tuesdays 5-6pm PST
Thursdays 5-6pm PST
Fridays 12-1pm PST
Access the French virtual room with Mathilde. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Japanese
Sungsang Huh
TBD. Please check back next week!
Access the Japanese virtual room with Sungsang. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Russian
Audrey Lilly
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm PST
Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm PST
Access the Russian virtual room with Audrey. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Spanish
Noah Yee Yick
Mondays 12-1pm PST
Tuesdays 12-1pm PST
Wednesdays 12-1pm PST
Access the Spanish virtual room with Noah. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Sofie Brown
Tuesdays 8-9pm PST
Thursdays 8-9pm PST
Fridays 12-1pm PST
Access the Spanish virtual room with Sofie. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Lana Parke-Reimer
Mondays 6-7pm PST
Tuesdays 6-7pm PST
Wednesdays 6-7pm PST
Access the Spanish virtual room with Lana. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Greek
Mate Major
Mondays 12-1pm PST
Wednesdays 12-1pm PST
Thursdays 1-2pm PST
Access the Greek virtual room with Matt. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Latin
Joelle Floyd
Mondays 7:15-8:15pm PST
Wednesdays 1-2pm PST AND 7:15-8:15pm PST
Access the Latin virtual room with Joelle. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
German
Anne Werum
Tuesdays 12:30pm PST
Wednesdays 12-1pm PST
Thursdays 9-10am PST (Note: this drop-in hour is in the morning)
Access the German virtual room with Anne. Note: You must be logged in with your oxy.edu account in order to access the Zoom link and password.
Questions about the program? Email Yovanna Cifuentes-Goodbody at mcifuentes@oxy.edu.
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*This page was last updated on August 25, 2020.
