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Modern Language Center

Modern Language Tutoring Center

"Language is the lifeline of humanity."

Tutoring Works!

94%
Students with 4+ tutoring visits received a successful grade in Fall '25
-88%
Total decrease in Ds, Fs, withdrawals & incompletes FA18-FA25
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Student Services

  • The Modern Language Center
    Center Services, Resources, Rules & Policies
    Services, Resources, Rules & Policies
    MLC's rules, policies, and procedures regarding our operations, resources, and services we provide to students.
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    Language Placement Exam

    The Modern Language Center provides in-person and virtual placement exams

    Language Placement Exam
    CUNY modern language requirements, placement exam information, and language exemption options.
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    Tutoring Hours & Course Support
    Tutoring & Course Support
    Details on scheduling tutoring appointments and workshops.
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    Language +
    Language Plus (+)
    Specialized program providing students with dedicated weekly one-on-one tutoring.
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Resources

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    Duolingo
    Duolingo
    Online language learning application.
  • Academic Resources
    EPortfolio - MLC Language Resources
    ePortfolio
    MLC ePortfolio is an open access language resource depository created by MLC tutors. It's for all students to utilize both during and outside of tutoring sessions as they learn a modern language.
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    Babbel
    Online language learning application.
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    Quizlet
    Digital interactive flashcards to help students study and learn.
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About Us:

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MLC Staff
MLC Staff
MLC Staff
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MLC Front Desk Receptionist
Work as a Front Desk Receptionist
Work as a Front Desk Receptionist
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Become a Tutor
Become a Tutor
Work as a Language Support Tutor
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MLL department
For Language Faculty
Faculty Services
Services provided to language faculty by the MLC Manager
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Mission Statement

To help students broaden and enrich their understanding of modern languages and cultures supported by peer and professional learning leaders though best practices in tutoring, and digital language learning resources.

Student Success Best Practices

Our student success practice is to help students engage with their learning by fostering metacognitive literacy skill building through positive learning psychology.

Learning is constructive and it starts with fostering a positive mindset. Then utilizing various learning strategies to absorb information, strengthening emotional intelligence skills, and finally putting together a process to make it all work.

Success hinges on reflection, which is at the core of being a mastery-oriented learner. We help students learn how to be the masters of their process and become successful independent learners.

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