- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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45 people are interested
Become a Conversation Partner - Matched with International Student - Learn About Other Cultures
ORGANIZATION: Center for English as a Second Language at SIUC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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45 people are interested
Conversation Partners Program is sponsored by the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU-C). Here in CESL, we understand that international students often have a difficult time speaking with Americans outside of the class. We also understand that an important portion of the English language learning and improvement process involves applying one’s linguistic skills in a genuine and authentic communicative environment. In Conversation Partners Program, we match our CESL students with native speakers of English for conversation practice, language support, and cultural exchange. The program aims to help CESL students practice and improve their English skills, and more importantly help them network on campus and locally, and learn and adapt to American culture. The program also offers current SIU-C students and the local community an opportunity to learn about different languages and cultures and to develop friendships internationally. Therefore, the program facilitates cultural awareness and understanding and provides participants the opportunity to see the world from different perspectives and develop a rewarding meaningful friendship. Partners meet weekly for about an hour to practice conversational English.
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About Center for English as a Second Language at SIUC
Location:
1000 Faner Drive, Mail Code 4518, Carbondale, IL 62901, US
Mission Statement
CESL serves international students enrolled in CESL or SIU. Our primary mission is to provide the highest quality English language program and curriculum, delivered by professionals in the field of ESL. We aim to: Provide high-quality ESL instruction to students to meet their educational, professional, and/or personal goals. Foster global citizenship by helping students acquire a better understanding of both US academic and social culture as well as their own and other cultures. Provide effective teacher training and mentoring of CESL teaching assistants. Provide advanced linguistic, cultural, and pedagogical trainingfor international graduate assistants. Promote international awareness within the SIU community and the region.
Description
The Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) is a place where students from all over the world come to learn and improve their English. In order to successfully learn any language, one needs to practice with native speakers of the language. It is our goal to find a conversation partner for each CESL student who would like to further develop their English listening, speaking, and conversational skills.
For native English speakers, the Conversation Partner Program is a great way to learn about another culture and begin networking internationally while gaining resume building experience. Conversation partners can earn volunteer hours recognized by the University.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1000 Faner DriveMail Code 4518SIU in CarbondaleCarbondale, IL 62901
DATE POSTED
January 18, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- The time and place to meet are flexible.