Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: What languages are there at Language Corners?

The most frequent ones are Spanish, Japanese, French, Mandarin, and Korean. We sometimes have Portuguese, Russian, German and other languages as well.

Q: Do I have to be enrolled in a language course at Cornell?

No! Anyone interested in practicing languages can come.

Q: What level do I have to be at my target language? Can I come to Language Corners if I have no experience in a language?

All levels are welcome. Feel free to come an immerse yourself in conversation! We have all sorts of skill ranges, and we teach and learn from each other. While we do not offer tutoring, we do send our members resources on language tutoring and available language courses at Cornell.

Q: Can anyone show up at Language Corner?

Yes, although you do need to be a member of the Cornell community. Just register for events on Campus Groups first. You can join through Campus Groups, or you can join our Listserv by sending an email to PSC-LEP-L-request@cornell.edu with the subject "join" and a blank message.

Q: Will there be teachers/professors at Language Corner?

Not usually. This is an informal event, so usually there are not any professors there. But we all teach and learn from each other!

Q: How often/where/when do Language Corners meet?

Language Corners meet weekly on Fridays from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the Language Resource Center (G25 Stimson Hall)! See Language Corners for the full list of meeting dates!

Q: Do I have to come to all the sessions? Do I have to stay for the entire duration?

No! You can come to any of the dates you want. Feel free to come and go however you want - though we'd love for you to stay the whole time!

Q: Do I have to be a Cornell student to come to Language Corners?

While we are open to all members of the Cornell community (including graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, and staff members) we are unfortunately not open to individuals not affiliated with Cornell.

FAQs for Spring 2024

Q: When do Language Corners start?

The first Language Corner this semester will be on February 2. See Language Corners for a full list of dates.

Q: Will Language Corners be in person?

Yes! Language Corners will be in person for Spring 2024. They will be held in G25 Stimson Hall (on the Arts Quad). See Join Us for how to join our group chat and listserv for the latest updates.

Q: Will Language Corners be held over school breaks?

No. Language Corners are not held over school breaks, nor will they be held on the day immediately preceding a break. See Language Corners for a full list of dates.

Q: I'm on the listserv and receive LEP emails. Am I a member?

Not yet. You should officially join the LEP through Campus Groups!

Q: Is LEP only available to undergraduate students?

No! Though we are an undergraduate program, we welcome all members of the Cornell community, including graduate students, staff, and faculty, to our Language Corners.