Register Event Details Event: Conversation Circle for English Language Proficiency Starts: Monday 9/9/2024 03:30 PM Ends: Monday 9/9/2024 04:30 PM Location: Zoom Presenters: Jenna Wright-CTE staff Hosted By: CTE - English Language Proficiency Contact Information: cte-elp@tamu.edu Description: Conversation Circle is a supportive space for practicing spoken English through group discussions on cultural topics, including American university culture. Participants improve spontaneous speaking, active listening, and conversational turn-taking. Through communication with speakers from a variety backgrounds, they acclimate to different accents. The sessions promote social connections, intercultural dialogue, and a sense of belonging. The goal is to enhance English fluency, comprehension, and confidence. Learning Outcomes: Participants will be able to: 1. Employ effective spontaneous communication skills in social, academic and professional settings. 2. Elaborate on their viewpoints and opinions in group discussions. 3. Construct clear and well-structured responses during impromptu conversations. 4. Apply appropriate turn-taking and active listening techniques in casual group discussions and more formal academic discussions. Alternative Sessions This event is offered on other dates and/or times. Click the desired session to switch to that date and time. Date Time Available Seats Location Switch To Monday 10/20/25 03:30 PM 6 Blocker 235 Wednesday 10/22/25 03:30 PM 7 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/24/25 11:00 AM 5 Blocker 235 Monday 10/27/25 12:00 PM 8 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235 Wednesday 10/29/25 03:30 PM 6 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/31/25 11:00 AM 6 Blocker 235 Monday 11/03/25 12:00 PM 9 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235 Wednesday 11/05/25 03:30 PM 7 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/07/25 11:00 AM 6 Blocker 235 Monday 11/10/25 12:00 PM 10 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 6 Blocker 235 Wednesday 11/12/25 03:30 PM 6 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/14/25 11:00 AM 5 Blocker 235 Monday 11/17/25 03:30 PM 6 Blocker 235 Wednesday 11/19/25 03:30 PM 7 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/21/25 11:00 AM 7 Blocker 235 Monday 11/24/25 12:00 PM 9 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235 Monday 12/01/25 03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235 Monday 12/08/25 03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235 Registration Open to: Faculty Staff Undergraduates Grad Students Registration Starts: Thursday 10/19/2023 1:00 AM Registration Ends: Monday 9/9/2024 2:00 PM Seats Available: 0 of 15 Registration Status: You must be logged in to register for an event. Login Here