Free ELA Support Services
- An opportunity for students to improve their speaking and listening skills through one-on-one conversations on different topics
- An opportunity to learn new vocabulary and practice grammar
- A perfect setting for students to overcome the language barrier and gain confidence in their English-speaking skills
To register and make an appointment, visit cod.mywconline.com, call (630) 942-3355 or email wrsa@cod.edu.
ESL Conversation Circles
In-person ESL Conversation Circles
Online ESL Conversation Circles
- For ESL students enrolled in ELA Classes (Level 5 through 8)
- Led by patient and knowledgeable facilitators who are trained to work with ELA students
- A wonderful way to practice English in a group setting outside of class
- An opportunity for students to practice listening and speaking English through a variety of activities and interactive discussions
- An opportunity to learn new vocabulary from a wide range of topics
- A place to develop thinking in English and build English speaking confidence
- A fun way to learn more about other cultures
To learn more about Conversation Circles, view the student testimonials video. To join a Conversation Circle, call (630) 942-3355 or email wrsa@cod.edu.
Free ELS Support Services
ELS Conversation Appointments
- Improve speaking and listening skills
- Develop thinking in English and build English speaking confidence
Reading Appointments
- Improve your understanding of new words, complex sentences and grammatical structures
- Learn to comprehend the main idea
Writing Appointments
- Receive feedback and assistance with any kind of writing
- Get advice on generating ideas and using the right sources
Speech Appointments
- Get assistance with writing a speech
- Receive feedback and advice on a speech or presentation
To make an appointment, visit cod.mywconline.com, call (630) 942-3355 or email wrsa@cod.edu.
ESL Conversation Circles
In-person ESL Conversation Circles
Online ESL Conversation Circles
The ESL Conversation Circles are for ELA students in Levels 5 through 8 and ELS students who want to improve their English-speaking skills. Led by knowledgeable facilitators, the Conversation Circles are a wonderful opportunity for students to discuss a wide range of topics in smaller groups of 3 to 5, learn some new vocabulary, build English speaking confidence, and learn more about other cultures. To join a Conversation Circle, call (630) 942-3355 or email wrsa@cod.edu.
ELA and ELS KITE Placement Test Preparation
Contact Information
Learning Commons
Student Resource Center (SRC), Room 2102
Call: (630) 942-3940
Email: learningcommons@cod.edu
Learning Commons Hours of Operation
Mathematics Assistance
(630) 942-3339
Email: mathassistancearea@cod.edu
Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance
(630) 942-3355
Email: wrsa@cod.edu
Tutoring Services
(630) 942-3686
Email: tutoring@cod.edu