Become a Language Assistant
Language Assistants are UA student volunteers who are highly proficient in a language and are trained to lead informal language discussions or conversation practice in the target language. As a Language Assistant, a student can earn 1-2 UA credits by bringing students together to practice conversing in the target language (the language they are learning), either as standalone “language table” and/or as conversation supplemental in collaboration with a language class! We provide online training and support to organize conversation events.
Earn a Digital Badge: In addition to university credits, qualified Language Assistants can earn a digital badge (microcredential) to promote on your Linked In profile and job applications to show off your work as a Language Assistant. Learn more here!
Requirements
- High proficiency in target language (You should hold at least a CI proficiency)
- Complete a 10-hour asynchronous online training course (CRL 391 or equivalent)
- Be able to complete an additional 35 hours volunteering as a Language Assistant. This time includes your time planning and arranging conversation tables and coordinating with language instructors to schedule conversation time
- Additional credits earned (max1 credit) are 45 hours each
- Must be a currently enrolled University of Arizona student (degree or non-degree).
Why become a Language Assistant?
- Build a community of your peers that promotes multilingualism on campus
- Share your culture and your language with interested students and be a valuable cultural resource for them
- Support students in improving their language proficiency
- Employers are looking for documented, real-life experience in organizing events, presenting content, and leadership
- Have fun connecting with other students, especially outside of your major!
Want to Know More?
Send questions to:
CLP Director, Dr. Suzanne Panferov Reese
critlang@arizona.edu