ESL Conversation Groups
If you are a Purdue University student or scholar whose first language is not English, our Lab's conversation groups are a terrific way to improve your fluency and expand your vocabulary. The conversation groups are also a great way to meet other Purdue community members, share perspectives and experience, and learn more about other cultures.
As a participant, you choose the conversation topics that are most interesting and useful to you. You will discuss these topics with other group members and a Writing Lab consultant who can help you with vocabulary and expressions you may not know. The goal of the conversation groups is that you learn to speak more comfortably about topics that are important to you.
To participate, please come to the Writing Lab, 226 Heavilon Hall, a few minutes before any of the scheduled times below. There is no need to apply or register. Please drop in!
Conversation Group Schedule
Spring 2012:
- Mondays: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Tuesdays: 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Wednesdays: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Thursdays: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Fridays: 9:00am - 10:00am
Here is a list of this semester's weekly themes:
January 17–20: Icebreakers
January 23–27: Academics & School Life
January 30–February 3: Food
February 6-10: Music
February 13–17: Politeness & Manners
February 20–24: Sports
February 27–March 2: Health
March 5–9: Travel & Vacations
March 19–23: Current Events
March 26–30: Hobbies
April 2–6: Games
April 9–13: Fashion--Clothing & Hair
April 16–20: Friendship & Family
April 23–27: Open Topic
For more information, contact the ESL Coordinator, Matthew Allen.
