Need some help with your language class? The LRC offers language tutoring in collaboration with the Learning Strategies Center (LSC) during fall and spring semesters. Free peer tutoring is available to all Cornell undergraduate students enrolled in Arabic, ASL, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Spanish. Schedules and details are also available on the LSC Language Tutoring page.
Get direct practice in a low-stakes peer-facilitated environment. Learn how to focus your studying on the areas you specifically need to work on.
Free peer tutoring in Spring 2026 is available for students enrolled in the following courses:
- ARAB 1200/1202/2202
- ASL 1100/1102
- FREN 1220/1230
- GERST 1210/1220/1230/2000
- ITAL 1202/1401
- JAPAN 1102/2202
- KOREA 1102/2002/3302
- CHIN 1102/1122/1124/2202/3302/4412
- SPAN 1220/1230/2070/2090
Looking for tutoring for a class not listed here? Email us to ask if that's possible.
Tutoring for Spring 2026 will begin on Monday, January 26. All sessions meet in G25 Stimson, unless noted otherwise. There is no tutoring during university holidays, February Break (February 14-17), and Spring Break (March 28 - April 5) . The last day of tutoring is Tuesday, May 5.
Spring 2026 Schedule
Language tutoring is offered both on a drop-in basis and by appointment. If you are coming during drop-in hours, there is no need to sign up; simply stop by! If you would prefer to make an appointment, please do so using the link below. 15-minute appointments can be booked, modified, and cancelled until one hour before they begin. Appointments are not mandatory, and you can still drop in during these times, but preference will be given to students with appointments.
| Language | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| American Sign Language | TBD (drop-in) TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) |
| Arabic | Tuesdays, 11 am - 1 pm |
| French | TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) TBD (drop-in) |
| German | TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) TBD (drop-in) |
| Italian | TBD (drop-in) TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) |
| Japanese | TBD (drop-in) TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) |
| Korean | TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) TBD (drop-in) |
| Mandarin | TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) TBD (drop-in) |
| Spanish | TBD (book optional appointment or drop-in) TBD (drop-in) |
All times are ET. All sessions meet in G25 Stimson. Last updated 1/20/2026.
Self-enroll in the language tutoring Canvas course.
Looking for more ways to be an effective (language) learner? The LSC has tips, tricks, and strategies on
- how to get the most from your tutoring
- studying
- studying with others
- taking exams
- finding a study partner
- managing time and stress
Check out the LSC study skills tips YouTube Playlist. Hear from LSC peer experts on academic success, preparing for exams, self-care, back to back or clustered exams, Zoom fatigue, and more!
If your language is not offered, come to our Conversation Hours and check out Language Corners.