Conversation Partner
The Conversation Partner Program is sponsored by the English Language Program (ELP). It pairs international students who are learning English with students, faculty, or staff members of the UM-Flint community. Participants sign an agreement to meet for 1-2 hour(s) per week on campus for informal conversation for the entire term. This program is entirely volunteer based.
Who can participate in the Conversation Partner Program?
- Current UM-Flint students with excellent English speaking ability
- UM-Flint faculty and staff with excellent English speaking ability
What are the goals?
- Allow your conversation partner ample opportunity for speaking practice
- Help conversation partner build confidence in expressing his/her thoughts and asking questions
- Strengthen conversation partner’s discussion skills
- Broaden conversation partner’s level of verbal expression
What is expected of a Conversation Partner?
- Attend meetings with ELP students and be on time to partner meetings
- Be polite, patient, and respectful
- Represent UM-Flint appropriately
- Have fun!
