Support for English Language Learners
The Writing Center is committed to supporting English language learners throughout their academic career. English language learner (ELL) tutoring focuses on building academic English fluency through in depth instruction on parts of speech, syntax, punctuation, and mechanics. Weekly conversation partners are also available to help students strengthen their speaking skills.
Bilingual ELL tutoring is available in Spanish.
ELL tutors are either bilingual or have extensive experience tutoring speakers of other languages. Combined with a conversational approach, support for English language learners encompasses writing, reading, listening and speaking skills.
English Language Learning (ELL) Tutoring
Information
It is recommended to review the general tutoring FAQ prior to your first appointment.
Conversation Partners
ELL tutors are available as conversation partners to practice speaking skills. Conversation partners are arranged by contacting Alicia Brienza, Director at Alicia Brienza. It is recommended to meet with your conversation partner on a weekly basis for an entire semester.
About the Tutor
Michael A.
My name is Michael Amurata, I am from Long Island and am excited to work as a writing professional at Farmingdale’s writing center. I graduated from CUNY City College and am currently completing my master's in education at SUNY Empire. I have been teaching English for almost twenty years.
I have taught both in New York and abroad in Mexico City. I am bilingual and have a passion for literature and creative writing. I have had the opportunity to work with students from diverse backgrounds and am dedicated to working with students who are new English learners.
I believe in creating a positive space where my students feel comfortable to progress in their writing and feel free to make mistakes and ask questions to better their writing ability. In my free time I enjoy working in my garden, mountain biking, kayaking, and in the winter season you can find me on a mountain in Vermont snowboarding.
Mi nombre es Michael Amurata, soy de Long Island, Nueva York; y me encuentro muy entusiasmado de trabajar como escritor profesional en el Centro de Escritura de Farmingdale. Soy graduado de CUNY ( Colegio de la Ciudad de Nueva York) y actualmente me encuentro cursando mi Maestrìa en Educaciòn en SUNY Empire ( Universidad Empire State). Tengo 20 años de experiencia enseñando inglés. He impartido clases en Nueva York así como en el extranjero, en la Ciudad de Mèxico. Soy bilingüe y me apasiona la literatura, además de la escritura creativa.
He tenido la oportunidad de trabajar con alumnos de diversas partes del mundo, distintos orígenes y me dedico a trabajar con estudiantes que son principiantes en el idioma Inglés.
Yo creo en originar un ambiente positivo donde mis alumnos se sientan tranquilos y cómodos para progresar en su escritura y puedan sentirse con la libertad de cometer errores y realizar preguntas para mejorar su capacidad de escritura.
En mi tiempo libre disfruto de actividades al aire libre como trabajar en mi jardin, realizar ciclismo de montaña, hacer kayak y en temporada de invierno; puedes encontrarme en una montaña de Vermont, practicando snowboard.
Resources
The Writing Resource Center contains helpful guides on writing basics, punctuation, documentation, and grammar. Additionally, the Writing Center has FAQ available in both Spanish and English.
En Español- 2024 Promo Flyer y Sobre Michael
Still have questions?
We are here to help! Stop-by Greenley Hall, 318, call 934-420-2082 or email writingcenter@farmingdale.edu.
Alicia Brienza
Director