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 Wednesday 07/02/25 01:00 PM 0 Blocker Building, Room 236A Thursday 07/03/25 09:00 AM 0 Zoom (link provided in email from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Tuesday 07/08/25 08:00 AM 0 Zoom (link will be emailed from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Wednesday 07/09/25 01:00 PM 3 Blocker Building, Room 236A Thursday 07/10/25 09:00 AM 0 Zoom (link provided in email from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Tuesday 07/15/25 08:00 AM 4 Zoom (link will be emailed from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Wednesday 07/16/25 01:00 PM 6 Blocker Building, Room 236A Thursday 07/17/25 09:00 AM 2 Zoom (link provided in email from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Tuesday 07/22/25 08:00 AM 3 Zoom (link will be emailed from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Wednesday 07/23/25 01:00 PM 7 Blocker Building, Room 236A Thursday 07/24/25 09:00 AM 5 Zoom (link provided in email from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Tuesday 07/29/25 08:00 AM 7 Zoom (link will be emailed from cte-elp@tamu.edu) Wednesday 07/30/25 01:00 PM 4 Blocker Building, Room 236A Tuesday 08/05/25 08:00 AM 5 Zoom (link will be emailed from cte-elp@tamu.edu) 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