ELI Conversation Circles Going *Virtual*
for Spring 2020
Are you an international student, scholar, or researcher at the University of Michigan? Are you interested in practicing informal English conversation, catching up on current English idioms or slang, meeting new people, and staying connected to the UM community?
If yes, register to join a Conversation Circle!
Virtual Conversation Circles are designed to create connections among international students and scholars at UM, beat the isolation, and boost morale during this difficult time. During this unprecedented time of self-isolation you get a chance to meet new people and feel connected with the UM community. In Conversation Circles you will practice speaking English through informal conversations and games, learn about other people’s experiences of staying active and connected, and share your own thoughts and ideas.
Spring 2020 Circles run for 6 weeks:
May 11 – June 21
Participant registration is open:
May 4 - May 17
Conversation Circles are free, weekly, one-hour meetings facilitated by volunteer UM students, faculty, or staff who are native or near-native English speakers.
Choose from many Conversation Circles that meet every week day, including weekends. Each Circle has a maximum of six members, so you will have lots of opportunities to practice English.
A few rules:
- You must be formally affiliated with the University of Michigan to join a Conversation Circle.
- You may only sign up for one Conversation Circle.
- You must commit to attending all Conversation Circle meetings. Participants who miss more than two meetings or who miss a meeting without notifying their facilitator may be dropped from their Conversation Circle.
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