Conversational
English Practice

in the time of social distancing

COVID-19 presents a monumental challenge for all of us.

One of the many impacts is that English language learners under stay-at-home guidelines suddenly have little, or no, opportunities to practice conversational English.

That's why we're offering a free way for English learners and international students to connect with native English-speaking volunteers for video-chat conversations.

It's called Conversation Buddies...a fun and safe way to:

practice - or help someone practice - conversational English
develop your cross-cultural competence

Create a Profile

Get paired with a Conversation Buddy

based on interests

Schedule regular video-chat Meetups with your Buddy

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Why I Became a
Volunteer Participant

To be a global citizen
To develop my cross-cultural competence
To socialize with someone outside of my normal circles
Mental health benefits of helping out someone in need

Debroah

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Why I Became a
Student Participant

To learn from an expert English speaker
To develop my cross-cultural competence
To socialize with someone outside of my normal circles
To increase my English conversation comfort level

Jasmine

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