The CRIL (Centre de Ressources Internationales et Linguistiques), aka “The Lab”, in room S09 (in the basement, so “business as usual” in case of an air strike) is open and ready to receive you for tutorials. While the information about the tutors on our TUTORATS page is being updated I’d advise you to look at … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Tutorials
Welcome, L3 Newbies, to CELSA… and the CRIL
Every September for most of the past decade has me wondering what my new Licence 3 students at CELSA will be like. I imagine them — or you — too, wondering what English classes will be like here. Shall I start with the good news or the bad news? Of course I’m not going to … Continue reading
Admit it, your grammar isn’t perfect
Well, most of those in Licence 3 have had their fourth English lesson (unless you are with Ms Laizeau, or have been skipping class) and the vast majority of you will have made at least one grammar mistake. That’s not a problem and perfect grammar is by no means essential in order to communicate effectively. … Continue reading
What is the best excuse to give your teacher when you have not done the homework? Use reasons to support your response
That is just one of the questions you might be asked during the TOEFL ibt and one of many questions we have down in the Language Exchange. If you would like to train for the Independent Speaking Task part of the TOEFL test and the tutor is unavailable then there is now a timed question … Continue reading
Lab News — TGIF!
In a break with tradition the Language Laboratory will be open on Friday mornings — instead of Wednesday mornings — this semester. Your friendly, knowledgeable tutor will be Victoria Hinton, flying the flag for the United Kingdom. (TGIF? See comment) Continue reading
Tutorials in the Language Lab
“La rentrée” — one always has mixed feelings about that word: the end of summer and of dining “al fresco”; taking the metro again and wearing a pullover. However, it’s also about seeing classmates and colleagues again, meeting new ones and of course, perfecting your language skills in the lab! Tutorials start next week, so … Continue reading