Need Help With Listening and Speaking?
At the LSC, our talented tutors offer activities to help you improve your language communication skills and deepen cross-cultural understanding – so you can build confidence and achieve your goals!
Celebrating Black American History / African-American Heritage Month
This February, we’re highlighting Dr. Geneva Smitherman, a scholar and educator who
helped bring attention to African American English in schools and classrooms. Her
work has helped people understand that all languages and dialects are important—and
that students should feel proud of the way they speak. Her research continues to inspire
teachers, writers, and students around the world.
Learn More about Dr. Geneva Smitherman
ESL Workshops & Tutoring - Join Us Online and In Person!
How to Join the LSC's ESL Workshops and Tutoring Sessions:
- View Week 8 & Week 9 ESL Workshop/Tutoring Schedules.
- We strongly recommend signing up for sessions in advance:
- To ensure your spot, click the yellow button below, enter your CWID and birthday, select "Make Appointment" (the first option), and follow the prompts on your screen.
- For in-person sessions:
- Be sure to arrive at the LSC, located in AT313, at the time of your scheduled appointment.
- For online sessions:
- To find Zoom links, click the yellow button below, enter your CWID and birthday, choose "Sign in for Appointments/Drop-In" (the third option), and follow the prompts on your screen.
Sign Up For / Join Week 8 & 9 ESL Workshops & Tutoring
World Language Tutoring - Request a Tutor in Your Target Language
- For Winter 26, tutoring is available in the following languages: Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Italian, French, Russian, and Spanish
- Click "Request a World Language Tutor" to request a weekly tutor.
- To join your scheduled session online, click "Meet with Your World Language Tutor Online."
Request a World Language Tutor
Sign in for Your Online World Language Tutoring Appointment
World Language Conversation Group - Join In-Person; Just Drop In!
- Japanese: Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:20
- Korean: Wednesdays 10:30 - 11:30
Winter 2026 Hours (1/12 - 3/20)
- Monday - Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Weekend & Week 12: Closed
Programs and Services
ESL Workshops and Tutoring / Tutoring for Speech
- ESL Workshops: 50-minute small group sessions for everyday conversation practice and on other special topics such as idioms, listening, reading, grammar, and pronunciation.
- ESL/Speech Tutoring: 30-minute one-on-one sessions for help with ESL listening and speaking homework or any other topics related to ESL and oral communication skills.
World Language Tutoring
- Weekly individual sessions for help with the world language courses offered at De Anza.
- Available languages: Japanese, Mandarin, Korean, French, Italian, Russian, and Spanish
Become a Tutor!
You can improve your own skills in communication and your favorite academic subjects by helping other students learn. We provide training – and it's fun!
Questions? Contact Us!
Kanako Suda, Instructional Support Coordinator
408.864.5385, sudakanako@deanza.edu
Diana Alves de Lima, Student Success Center Co-Director
408.864.8485, alvesdelimadiana@deanza.edu
Melissa Aguilar, Student Success Center Co-Director
408.864.5422, aguilarmelissa@deanza.edu
