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The goal of the Conversation Partner program is to facilitate language and cultural exchange between ELP and UPenn students. The program matches ELP students with native English speakers on campus and enables ELP students to learn more about American culture, practice English language skills, and gain confidence in communication abilities. It also provides UPenn students an opportunity to either practice a second-language or serve as a cultural mentor to international students.

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UPenn Native English Speakers: The Conversation Partner program connects American students who study foreign languages with foreign students who study English. It gives both students the opportunity to practice their speaking and listening skills in their second language.  The language exchange also provides the students an excellent opportunity to learn more about the culture of that country. In addition, the Conversation Partner program is also a great opportunity for UPenn students who do not speak a second language, but are seeking volunteer, mentorship, inter-cultural, or tutoring experience. Students will be assigned a partner based on their interests and availability. UPenn students are expected to commit at least 1-2 hours with their partner each week throughout the semester.

ELP Students: For ELP students, the Conversation Partner program is a great opportunity to practice your English communication skills with a native English speaker throughout the semester. There are many UPenn students who are studying your native language and would like to practice that language with a native speaker. There are also many UPenn students who are interested in cultural exchange or tutoring. We match students based on shared languages or cultural interests.  ELP students are expected to commit at least 1-2 hours with their partner each week throughout the academic semester.

For More Information about the Conversation Partners program, please contact Candice Johnson candicej@sas.upenn.edu or (215)898-6009