Language Advising sessions will be offered online during the spring semester starting Thursday, January 21st. Find the schedule for each adviser 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
Hello everyone (مرحاباً بكم), my name is Jacob Knight and I am a senior DWA major and History minor. As of this year, I am the Arabic peer advisor and I have office hours on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. I know this is a difficult time to study a language as challenging as Arabic so if any of you have any questions, need help, or just want to talk about the language/region, I'd be glad to help. Lastly, a fun fact about myself is that I have heterochromia iridium, which means I have two different color eyes.
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 12 to 1pm 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
Hi! I’m Lee, I am the Chinese Peer Language advisor this semester. I am an Oxy Junior, DWA/Eastern Asian Studies major! I was born and raised in Chengdu, China: where pandas and Mapo Tofu are from. This semester I would like to work with you to improve your Chinese language skill in all aspects. Want to ask some general questions? Come to me! Want to have some Chinese conversations? Do you have specific questions about your homework? Just come to my drop-in hours!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 29th from 5:30 to 6:30pm 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
Hi everyone! My name is Mathilde Venet and I’m a Senior DWA major here at Oxy. I’m the French peer language advisor this year and I’m available three times a week for any help with readings or classwork, for questions, or simply to have a conversation!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 8 to 9pm 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
My name is Sung Sang Huh, and I am a sophomore majoring in biology. I am the Japanese Language Advisor this fall semester, and I hope I can be helpful in answering questions you had in class or providing a space where you can apply your knowledge to enhance speaking skills. An interesting fact about me is that I am culturally Japanese, and I would be happy to talk about Japanese pop culture, traditions, or anything you find interesting about Japan. I look forward to seeing you!
Temporary Drop-in Hours
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 8 to 9pm PST.
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
Привет! My name is Audrey. I am the Russian Language advisor! I have been studying the Russian-language for about 5 years now. I am a senior who is majoring in Group Language (Spanish & Russian) and Diplomacy & World Affairs. I am also minoring in Religious Studies. Come visit me Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 if you wanna chat, read, or write in Russian! I can teach you the basics or we can do more advanced things as well.
Drop-in Hours
Mondays 10:15am to 11:15am PST
Wednesdays 10:15 to 11:15am PST
Fridats 10:15am to 11:15am 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
What’s up! I am Noah, a junior at Oxy double-majoring in Diplomacy & World Affairs and Spanish Studies (or maybe Group Language). I love everything about the Spanish language, from grammar and pronunciation to literature and linguistics. I am here to help with any of the above, and anything regarding Spanish as a whole. ¡Te invito a hablar conmigo!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st 11:30-12:30am PST
January 26th, 27th, and 28th from 12 to 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
¡Hola! My name is Sofie and I’m a senior Spanish major and history minor from Davis, California. In my free time, I enjoy listening to Reik and Jesse & Joy, watching Todo Noticias and Selling Sunset, and drinking boba (especially Brown Sugar Boba with 100% sugar). As a Language Advisor, I am very excited for the opportunity to meet more of the Oxy community as well as aid in anything related to Spanish! Please drop-in to say hi or practice Spanish speaking skills, review grammar, and get writing support!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 8 to 9pm 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
Hello! My name is Lana and I am a Spanish and Cognitive Science double major with a Linguistics minor. I am in my junior year and I tutor Spanish. I have been studying Spanish for 8 years and have had the opportunity to put myself in various immersive environments. I also love learning new languages and going back to being a beginner (I am currently learning Korean). I'd love to guide you with your Spanish homework or essays, whatever level it is, or just have a conversation. I also want to help you find ways to make language learning fun. I look forward to seeing you!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 12 to 1pm 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
Hi! My name is Mate Major, I was born and raised in Budapest, Hungary, and I am currently a junior here at Oxy, majoring in Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture. My emphasis is on the classics, which means I am studying Ancient Greek and Latin for the most part. I am hoping to go into education once I am done with my studies. I prefer spending my free time outdoors on hikes or at the beach, reading, or something equally riveting. I encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about Ancient Greek specifically, or anything language advising or CSLC related. I look forward to meeting and working with you guys!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 8 to 9pm 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
Hi my name is Joelle Floyd I am a Senior Cognitive Science major and Classics minor from New York City. I am also a member of the track team here at Oxy. This year I am the Latin Language Peer Advisor! I have been studying latin for over 7 years and look forward to working with you this year! Come see me with any questions about Latin!
Temporary Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 8 to 9pm 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
Hi, I'm Anne and I'm the German Language Advisor. I'm a Junior Biology Major and I'm considering Vet School after Oxy. I was born in Vienna, Austria and moved to Stuttgart, Germany when I was one year old. I grew up and went to school in Stuttgart before coming to Oxy. If you want help with grammar/vocab, just want to talk and work on speaking/pronunciation, or learn about some cultural differences, I'm always happy to help. If you're thinking of studying abroad here, I could share some things to do in Freiburg and Berlin. Also, my tiny fluff-ball of a dog will probably be hanging out during my advising hours, so come by if you want to meet him!
Drop-in Hours:
January 21st, 26th, 27th, and 28th from 12 to 1pm PST.
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.
