Reading Lab

Strengthen reading skills and build confidence in English with support for reading comprehension, language development, and speaking. Develop skills through guided practice and learn to use adaptive reading software. (Note: permanent location pictured.)

Classroom with a projector screen and rows of computers.

Welcome to the Reading Lab!

The Reading Lab offers tutoring support in English language comprehension and acquisition. Stop by for individual or group support to strengthen your reading and speaking skills and gain confidence in your language use!

Other services include digital literacy for institutional platforms like Canvas, and quiet spaces to read, study, or practice your speaking skills.

Come visit us today! Tutoring hours and services are listed below.

Reading Lab Drop-in Tutoring Services

1-on-1 Reading Practice

Practice reading with a tutor to build fluency, improve pronunciation, and strengthen your comfort and confidence with reading English. Please bring your own reading material.

View English Language Learner tutoring availability

English Conversation Partner

Meet with a tutor to practice your speaking and listening. Please bring your own practice material.

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Digital Literacy Coaching

Need help navigating all the digital platforms used at BC? Come visit for general Canvas, Microsoft Office, and ctcLink support!

View English Language Learner tutoring availability

Reading Resources

Reading Plus

Take advantage of an adaptive reading software to practice your reading skills! Free service to all BC students. Visit the Reading Lab during drop-in hours to get signed up!

A book with fanned pages seamlessly merging into a laptop screen.