English Conversation Groups

Looking to improve your fluency in English?

The ERC’s English Conversation Groups offer international students and English Language Learners an opportunity to engage in regular English conversation outside of the classroom environment. These small, informal weekly discussions often become cultural exchanges rather than just conversations. Through these conversation groups, individuals expand their vocabulary and cultural experiences in addition to improving their English pronunciation and listening skills.

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English Conversation Groups offer international students the perfect opportunity to connect with others interested in developing their English speaking and listening skills as well as their understanding of American culture while studying at BU!

The goal of the groups is to have fun in conjunction with increasing English proficiency, confidence, and social interaction. Conversation leaders are not teachers or tutors; they are facilitators of discussion. English Conversation Groups are not a formal class but instead is an informal opportunity to practice speaking outside of the classroom environment.

What does a Conversation Group appointment look like?

What should I not expect?

How do I get the most out of my appointment?

Should I prepare myself before attending the Conversation Group?

How do I get in touch with my Conversation Group Leader?

Where do I go for my group?

Scheduling

How do I sign up for a Language Link group?

What do I do if I can't find a group that fits my schedule?

I'm a staff member, or, doctoral, or post-doctoral student at BU. I want to sign up for an English Conversation Group, but I can't log in. What do I do?

Canceling

How do I cancel my Conversation Group?

Missed Appointments

What does it mean to be marked missed?

What do I do if I get a missed appointment email, but I was at my English Conversation Group group?

If I had any missed appointments last semester, will they be counted against me this semester?

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English Conversation Groups

English Conversation Groups

Looking to improve your fluency in English?

What to Expect & FAQs

English Conversation Groups offer international students the perfect opportunity to connect with others interested in developing their English speaking and listening skills as well as their understanding of American culture while studying at BU!

What does a Conversation Group appointment look like?

What should I not expect?

How do I get the most out of my appointment?

Should I prepare myself before attending the Conversation Group?

How do I get in touch with my Conversation Group Leader?

Where do I go for my group?

Scheduling

How do I sign up for a Language Link group?

What do I do if I can't find a group that fits my schedule?

I'm a staff member, or, doctoral, or post-doctoral student at BU. I want to sign up for an English Conversation Group, but I can't log in. What do I do?

Canceling

How do I cancel my Conversation Group?

Missed Appointments

What does it mean to be marked missed?

What do I do if I get a missed appointment email, but I was at my English Conversation Group group?

If I had any missed appointments last semester, will they be counted against me this semester?

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