Learning Commons Programs

English Language Partners

Language Partners can meet regularly to help understand homework assignments, interpret professor instructions, address barriers caused by the English language outside of the University, or just be a point of contact to ask questions of when they arise. This program exists to help ensure language is not a barrier to your success as a ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student, so it will be tailored to your needs. The Writing Center provides one-on-one support through Language Partners for students who want to develop their English Language comprehension and usage. Partners can meet virtually through Zoom and are arranged by or by emailing the Learning Commons Humanities Program Director, Heather Teel,  hteel1@alaska.edu.

 

English Conversation Group

Practice speaking English with ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ professors and students! Interesting topics include:

  • Holidays in different cultures
  • Traveling
  • Food
  • Anchorage
  • Transportation
  • Community Ideas
  • And more!

Typically meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays starting in September 2026 and runs through the following May.

Dates:
  • To Be Determined, check back around September 8th.

 

Typically meets in the Learning Commons Flex Space (LIB 106 C), the Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½/APU Consortium Library. Have questions? email Professor Sarah Kirk: sjkirk@alaska.edu