Bellevue College

English Language Assistance

Did you know….

  • College textbooks contain 16-percent academic vocabulary such as:  aggregate, conducive, institutional, append, negate, scheme, concurrent, convey, notion, intrinsically, and many more.
  • If a student doesn’t understand at least 98-percent of the words in a textbook, she or he will struggle with comprehension when reading independently.
  • Extra time it takes to look up words in a dictionary impacts your academic performance.

TRiO has found a way to assist in reducing these challenges!  By using tools and resources such as electronic reading pens (which reads vocabulary terms and provides a quick definition in a matter of seconds), electronic translators (which translates vocabulary to your native language)  trained tutors that are able to break down key concepts, academic vocabulary center talk-times, advising, second language study tips, and language celebration events.

TRiO Language Assistance Program

TRiO Language Assistance Program

Schedule of Events (fall 2011)

Helpful Online Language Resources

For more information, contact Ron Holland phone: 425-564-4162, email: ron.holland@bellevuecollege.edu

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