Yay! You made it to the end of the semester. Take a deep breath and smile big. You're almost done!!!

It’s the last week of classes, which means that it’s time for final exams. Your teachers will give you more information about the format of exams this week. Study hard and do your best. You've got this!

Don't forget the End of the Semester Party is Thursday at 2:30pm! Your teacher will bring you to the celebration in Addams Hall 104 and 110. We’ll enjoy some food, play some games and celebrate all your hard work! Check out videos of our past End of Session celebrations.

Summer Break starts next week!

There will be no classes at the Tutorium until August 24, but during the break, you can still contact us at tutorium@uic.edu. We are here to answer your questions and help you.

We want your photos!! At the end of every term, we make a short video celebrating the completion of another semester, and we include all of the pictures our students share with us. We especially love photos of you and your classmates in class, exploring Chicago, at class parties, and having fun with your teachers.

Please send us any photos that you took this semester for us to share in the Tutorium End-of-Session video.

You can send the photos to us at tutorium@uic.edu. You can also tag #tieuic in your photos on Facebook and Instagram so we can find and share your memories. View past End of Session videos on the Tutorium YouTube channel.

You can register NOW for your fall classes. Look for an email we sent last week called “Register for next semester’s courses at the Tutorium 😄.” In this email, you will find information about your next classes and instructions on how to register. If you can’t find it, just email us! We’ll help you!

Fall Class Schedule 

Morning Reading/Writing courses and Advanced Professional Skills (Level 5)

Afternoon Listening/Speaking Courses 

Afternoon Advanced Professional Skills (Level 5)

No classes:

Fall Tuition: Intensive English Program Fees

Recruiting ESL Students from China, Taiwan, India, South Korea, and Spanish-speaking countries. You are invited to take part in a research study about learning English grammar! This five-part study is online and remote. All you need is internet access and a computer. Participants will receive $20 upon completion of the study.

Interested in participating?
- Sign up here, or email harreld2@illinois.edu for more information.

*This study is not affiliated with UIC Tutorium

If you would like to experience an almost 50 year old fair that lasts two days, please  check out Chinatown Summer Fair! Chinatown Summer Fair is a celebration of Far East beauty and culture. There will be food, art, performances, and music.

Admission is FREE! Food or merchandise from vendors might be an additional cost.

The fair will take place Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m and Sunday, July 26, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For more information click here.

Thinking of something to do on a nice, hot summer afternoon? Then you must visit one of Chicago top attractions - Buckingham Fountain. It's known to be one of Chicago's most famous landmarks. When dusk hits, the fountain lights up with a magnificent water display accompanied by a music show. You'll for sure want to add this to your summer bucket list. 

Adapted from The 15 Most Instagrammable Attractions in Chicago

The following section of the newsletter is written by Dr. Vit Vanicek, one of our teachers here at the Tutorium. With Vit's advice, you're sure to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Can you believe that the end of the semester is finally here? Although you might not feel like you've improved or done your very best this semester, you can still trust the process of language learning. If you've done the hard work, you'll reap good results. As you prepare for your final projects and exams, read more>>.

The following section of the newsletter is written by one of our advisors here at the Tutorium. Our advisors are here to help answer questions and steer you toward the right path for you.

When people choose the focus of their education, the goal is to set a strong foundation for their life. We usually choose our fields for two reasons: to find a job (occupation) that has decent pay and to work at something we are interested in. Unfortunately, we are often choosing without knowing all of the possible choices! We usually only know the kinds of jobs that our parents, relatives, and friends have.  

To increase your knowledge of types of jobs, look at this website for occupations in the USA. Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook 

Your final grades will be available on Blackboard by the end of the day on Tuesday, July 28. Your teacher will email you when they are ready. 

Two to three weeks after you receive your final grades, you can request a formal transcript from UIC using: https://registrar.uic.edu/student-records/transcripts/.

Use #tieuic to share pics and posts on all the platforms you use!

You can even keep improving your English with our free YouTube pronunciation and grammar lessons (“TIE Online”). 

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Email questions to tutorium@uic.edu.
Or contact us to schedule a virtual or in-person meeting.