Virtual/Remote Learning Support in Response to COVID-19

In accordance with the University of Rochester COVID-19 policy, the Language Center will continue to support students, faculty, and staff through virtual and remote learning resources.

Office Hours

We will be open Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but all staff are currently working remotely and unable to accept phone calls. You can reach out to us via our virtual office or send an email to Teresa Valdez.

Online Services for Students

Virtual conversation hours and tutoring will be offered remotely.

Online Services for Faculty

Visit our teaching languages online resources page to help you transition to online teaching. You can also contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, the Educational IT Committee, and University and AS&E Information Technology.

Virtual Events

We are working on being able to host virtual events. Please visit our events page for the most updated information.

Useful Links to Improve your Language Skills

A good way to improve your language skills is to try to surround yourself with tools that allow you to practice the language even outside the classroom.

Practice Languages through Music

Lyrics Training: Languages available: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese (Romaji), Polish, Portuguese, Spanish. (how to use lyricstraining video)

Lyrics Gap: Languages available: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.

Practice Languages with Netflix

LLN is a Chrome extension that you can download that allows you to open Netflix in ways that are helpful to learn languages while watching a movie or a TV show in the language. You need a Netflix subscription to be able to use this feature.

Online tool to practice languages

Voces Digital: Voces Digital is a collection of world language titles covering Spanish levels 1-AP, French levels 1-3, and ESL levels 1-4.  The program incorporates grammar, vocabulary, and comprehensible input-based approaches to language learning. Each title in the Voces library contains audio and video, speaking exercises, interactive activies, authentic resources, presentations, assessments, stunning photographs, differentiation options, and customizable lessons.