The JCCC Language Resource Center, located in the Academic Resource Center on the first floor of the Billington Library, can help you learn a foreign language with support and resources for your success.
Learning a language is possible at any age. Work with our experienced tutors to develop your language abilities in an interactive and supportive environment.
With tutors in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish, the Language Resource Center is here to support you in every step of your language learning journey.
How can the Language Resource Center help me?
- Get help with your current course.
- Brush up on your skills between classes.
- Prepare for the next semester.
- Study in quiet, dedicated spaces.
Make an appointment today with one of our qualified language tutors online or in-person.
Book a tutoring appointment or view drop-in hours!
What will my Language Resource Center visit look like?
- Check in at the AAC front desk
- If you’ve made an appointment: Make sure you arrive 5 minutes early. Desk staff in the AAC will connect you with the staff member with whom you’ve made an appointment.
- If you’ve made an online appointment: Check your student email (Stumail) for a link to join the meeting.
- If you’re dropping in: Find a comfortable student space to work. Tutors are available to assist you if you need help. Check out our schedule to see an updated list of drop-in hours for each service.
When can I visit the Language Resource Center (LIB 106)?
Spring and Fall Semester Hours
Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: closed
Language Resource Center FAQs
Schedule a tutoring appointment through Penji. For help signing in, please watch this tutorial.
Note: Any user needing screen magnification over 150% should contact the Academic Achievement Center to schedule tutoring sessions if unable to complete the online request.
To schedule an appointment in Penji:
- Use your JCCC Stumail (Single Sign On) to sign in.
- Once the account is activated, select “LRC” on the left-hand side and then “I am a student” tab. This will open the appointment options and tutor availability.
- Make an appointment with a tutor at the desired time by clicking on the available boxes and following the directions. A confirmation email will be sent to the JCCC Stumail account with the details of the appointment.
The Language Resource Center has several study spaces you can reserve to study in privacy or with fellow students. Each room has a computer and white board available for use.
