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 Tuesday 01/20/26 11:00 AM 12 Blocker 235 Wednesday 01/21/26 11:00 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 12 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 01/26/26 02:00 PM 10 Blocker 235 Tuesday 01/27/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 01/28/26 11:00 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 12 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 02/02/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 02/03/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 02/04/26 11:00 AM 12 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 02/09/26 02:00 PM 13 Blocker 235 Tuesday 02/10/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 02/11/26 11:00 AM 12 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 02/16/26 02:00 PM 13 Blocker 235 Tuesday 02/17/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 02/18/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 02/23/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 02/24/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 02/25/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 03/02/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 03/03/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 03/04/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 03/16/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 03/17/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 03/18/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 03/23/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 03/24/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 03/25/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 03/30/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 03/31/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 04/01/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 04/06/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 04/07/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 04/08/26 11:00 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 04/13/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 04/14/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 04/15/26 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 04/20/26 02:00 PM 14 Blocker 235 Tuesday 04/21/26 11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235 Wednesday 04/22/26 03:30 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 04/27/26 02:00 PM 14 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. 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