Tutoring for English as an Additional Language (TEAL)

Drop-in tutoring sessions

Drop-in sessions are offered in the TEAL lab for students in any SAIT program or course. To access the TEAL Tutor, please go to the Lamb Learner Success Centre reception desk, where you will be invited to participate in a one-to-one tutoring session of 15 to 20 minutes, with the option for additional sessions. No appointment is required!

What's in it for you?

The TEAL tutor can help you with the following:

• grammar awareness
• reading comprehension
• effective communication
• pronunciation skills
• vocabulary development.

The TEAL tutor works to:

• equip you with strategies to build better language skills
• connect you to free resources for English as an additional language
• refer you to other on-campus resources as needed.

What can I expect in a TEAL session?

1. Grammar awareness
   • Ask yourself: In what areas of grammar am I struggling?
2. Reading comprehension
   • Ask yourself: How well do I read and understand what I'm reading?
3. Effective communication
   • Ask yourself: In what ways can I improve my speaking?
4. Pronunciation
   • Ask yourself: How well do people understand me when I'm speaking?
5. Vocabulary development
   • Ask yourself: How often do I learn new words?

What is the difference between TEAL and the English Conversation Partners program?

Join the English Conversation Partners program as an EAL student!

English Conversation Partners is a unique cross-cultural experience that pairs SAIT students who speak English as an additional language with a student, alumnus/a, or employee who is fluent in English.

Improve your spoken English, meet new people, and share cultural experiences. Registrations are accepted for Fall, Winter and Spring semesters.