18 English as an Additional Language

English is a daunting language with many eccentricities and can be difficult to learn. Learning a language fluently takes an incredible amount of time and effort, so make sure to seek out all available help to make this process easier.

At McMaster, the McMaster Office for the Development of English Language Learners (MODEL) [https://meld.humanities.mcmaster.ca/model/] is a program that exists to help both undergraduate and graduate students who are English language learners.  They offer consultations, workshops, and English-language training from certified professionals, which may be useful to you as you write your thesis.

Tips for writing when English is an additional language

Review the following poster, which provides eight suggestions for English language learners who are looking for ways to support their thesis writing.