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How CLEAR Helps Students

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The Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research (CLEAR) promotes and facilitates AU students' acquisition and enrichment of language skills and cultural competency by

  1. providing language coaching free of charge to students currently enrolled in a language course taught at American University
  2. hosting language-related cultural events throughout the academic year
  3. advancing the professional development of the World Languages and Cultures faculty
  4. curating a growing collection of language-related resources
  5. developing and administering language assessments

To fulfill its mission, CLEAR's patron-focused staff are here to connect language coaches and students, ensure the positive enhancement of the language learning experience through the use of technology, and to foster an environment which emphasizes global sensitivity and values the multicultural diversity of our campus.

Announcements

We are located in Anderson Hall, B10. Come in through the entrance facing the new Hall of Science building. (The Anderson Hall entrance to CLEAR is marked by this map pin.)

Spring 2024 Hours

CLEAR is open

  • Monday through Thursday 9h00-20h00
  • Fridays 9h00-17h00 
  • Sundays 14h00-19h00

 

Reach out to us at 202-885-2396 or clear@american.edu

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