Group English Conversation Program
Coordinator: Sunny Onish
What does the program offer?
The Group English Conversation Program offers international graduate students, visiting scholars and their spouses the opportunity to practice English conversation and to learn about American customs in a small group setting.
Many of the participants in the program are spouses of the international graduate students and scholars. They find this program an ideal setting for making new friends, socializing and improving their English skills.
No registration is required. The cost is $5 per semester. You can join the Group Conversation Program at any time during the year. Just turn up and enjoy!
When does the group program meet?
The Group English Conversation Program meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., at Murray-Dodge Hall, which is located across from the Princeton University Art Museum. Volunteers and students are free to participate in one or both sessions and to join at any time throughout the academic year.
How does the program work?
The main objective of the group conversation program is to help the participants gain confidence in their ability to be understood when speaking English. At both sessions, participants are divided into small groups, which are guided by a volunteer tutor. The readings and topics for discussion are developed by the group coordinator, with input from the volunteers and the participants.
Tuesday Session - Participants read a short selection that stimulates questions and conversation. The emphasis is on pronunciation.
- Thursday Session - Emphasis is on idioms, slang and social customs. Small group discussions include such topics as: What advice would you give a friend who is coming to the United States for the first time?
What are the Walking Tours?
Several group conversation tutors have organized a series of Walking Tours of Princeton for students participating in the Group English Conversation Program. The purpose of the tours is to better acquaint the international students with the Princeton community and campus and to help them practice listening and speaking skills.
For detailed information about the tours, click on Walking Tours.Interested in tutoring? E-mail Hanna Hand or call her at (609) 258-1170. Be sure to also click on Volunteering for additional information.
E-mail comments to Hanna Hand or call (609) 258 -1170.