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Student English Language Support (SELS) offers individual tutoring, group workshops, and conversation opportunities to help multilingual undergraduate students develop English communication skills for academic, professional, and social purposes.
05/14/2026
SELS is now closed for the summer break. We hope you have a wonderful summer! SELS reopens for the Fall 2026 semester in September.
If you'd like additional self-study resources during the break, check out esl.umn.edu. There are plenty of great links, videos, and quizzes to help your skills stay sharp.
Until next time!
05/04/2026
As this semester winds down, SELS is here to guide you through your remaining final papers, projects, and exams. We can also brainstorm ways to continue enhancing your English skills through self-study during the summer break. All final appointments are up on our calendar! Book at ccaps.umn.edu/sels
04/30/2026
The SELS team is here and ready to hunker down with you! Join us for our Finals Hunker in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE anytime between 12-3 PM. We’ve got snacks and language support at the ready!
04/28/2026
Our Finals Hunker is only a few days away! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30th from 12-3. Drop in for on-demand language guidance while you take on your final projects, papers, and exams. See you soon in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Dr SE!
04/14/2026
Join SELS for drop-in language support as you tackle those final papers, projects, presentations, and exams. We’ll have snacks, on-demand consulting, and study-focused energy. No appointment required!
Thursday, April 30th, from 12-3 PM in Room 12 of 216 Pillsbury Drive SE.
04/08/2026
Next Culture Talks is Thursday 4/9 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome!
The next Culture Talks is this Thursday (April 9) from 1-2 p.m. in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive. Join us to participate in a discussion activity in which we'll explore cultural value continuums. We'll also eat cookies and drink some coffee, cocoa, or tea!
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03/25/2026
A fun Culture Talks on Thursday 3/26! Plus cupcakes!
Next Culture Talks is this Thursday 3/26 from 1-2pm in Room 135 of 216 Pillsbury Drive SE. This week we'll be doing a "Culture Show & Tell." SHOW us something related to your culture & TELL us why it is meaningful to you! Here are some ideas:
Show us a traditional dance
Sing a national anthem
Practice a greeting
Sing a song in your native language
Share a prayer or meditation
Teach us a word in your native language
Share how to say your country’s name in your native language
Teach us a traditional children’s game
Teach us a tongue twister in your native language
We'll have snacks and hot drinks, too! Hope to see you there!
As a special treat, we'll also have cupcakes this week! All UMN students, scholars, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
03/19/2026
Don't wait! You can still register for our email workshops, happening tomorrow, 3/20, from 12:30-2:30. Sign up for Part I (Foundations), Part II (Precision, Politeness, and Purpose), or both sessions.
Register at z.umn.edu/emailwritingworkshop26
03/06/2026
Workshop announcement! SELS and International Career Services are joining forces to bring you a special, two-part workshop series on Professional and Academic Email Communication.
Join us for Session 1: Foundations, from 12:30-1:30 on March 20th, and/or Session 2: Precision, Politeness, and Purpose, from 1:30-2:30, also on March 20th. All students are welcomed to attend one or both sessions to fit your needs and goals!
Register at: https://z.umn.edu/emailwritingworkshop26
03/04/2026
If you've got midterm work over spring break, come work with SELS! We’re here to help you tackle that midterm project, paper, test prep, and presentation so you can get back to enjoying your break. Book at ccaps.umn.edu/sels