What is oral communication tutoring, and how can it help me?
The ability to articulate one’s beliefs and thoughts is one of the cornerstones of a Lawrence education. The Oral Communication Program at Lawrence’s Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) supports and assists students as they improve their speaking and listening skills. Our goal is to help students communicate more effectively in every context, from informal discussions, to senior project presentations, to job interviews. We also work with non-native speakers of English to develop fluency and pronuciation skills.
The CTL offers peer tutoring by appointment. Here are just a few things that a communications tutor can do:
We also maintain a growing library of pamphlets, books, videos, and other materials about public speaking, discussion skills, and argumentation. We offer short workshops every term on subjects such as controlling anxiety in public speaking situations, better organization of presentations, and the challenges of intercultural communication.
To request a communication tutor, please call (920) 832-6767 during our hours of operation, fill out the online tutor request form, e-mail ctl@lawrence.edu, or stop by the CTL (139 Briggs) during our regular hours.
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