The Intercultural Communication Center (ICC) is a support service for students in full time academic work and does not offer workshops for visiting scholars. Our workshops are aimed at already fluent speakers (students are usually required to have TOEFL scores of at least 580 before being admitted). We do not offer traditional ESL language classes.

Visiting scholars (but not family members) can use the following:

Placement Interview
Visiting scholars can schedule a 20-minute placement interview at the Intercultural Communication Center. We can diagnose your language skills and help you clarify your language goals. In addition, we can give you recommendations about outside classes or self-paced work which would best help you improve your English skills. Call our office to schedule an appointment. Placement interviews are not offered every week and you may have to wait several weeks before scheduling an appointment.

Self-paced Videos
Visiting scholars can participate in self-paced video lessons available at the ICC and at Hunt library. During self-paced appointments at our office, you can watch a variety of ESL videos. We can recommend specific videos for each student.

Modern Languages
The MLRC is open to anyone at Carnegie Mellon who has an ID card. This center contains audio, video, and computer equipment for language learning. We can give you a list of ESL tapes and software which you can use at the MLRC.

Carnegie Mellon Clubs
Participation in these activities can help you develop both language skills and an understanding of American culture and customs. Many advanced speakers find that they can best improve their English skills by taking classes with Americans in fields other than ESL.

Referrals (ESL classes in Pittsburgh)
Our office has information on ESL classes in the local area. Many of these classes are either free or very inexpensive. This information is also of benefit to family members.