The Teaching Center

The office of English Language Programs (ELP) at Washington University provides a broad array of programs that can help international graduate students develop effective teaching and communication skills. These programs include

• Courses in English-language and communication skills, including U.S. culture in the college classroom, presentation skills, pronunciation, American idioms and slang, and Academic writing;
• Workshops co-sponsored by departments;
• Individualized tutoring;
• Conversation-partner programs;and
• Guidance on professional-development topics, such as preparing for academic job interviews and improving presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

Many of these programs are geared specifically toward International Teaching Assistants (ITAs). The ELP offices are located in Stix International House. For more information, see http://artsci.wustl.edu/~esl/index.shtml, or contact ELP at esl@artsci.wustl.edu . 

Also located in the Stix International House, the Office for International Students & Scholars offers information, assistance, and resources, including guidance on U.S. immigration policies and procedures.