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Event: Conversation Circle for English Language Proficiency
Starts: Monday 10/28/2024 03:30 PM
Ends: Monday 10/28/2024 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.

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Date Time Available Seats Location Switch To
Friday 09/05/25
11:00 AM 10 Blocker 235
Monday 09/08/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Wednesday 09/10/25
03:30 PM 10 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 09/12/25
11:00 AM 13 Blocker 235
Monday 09/15/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 7 Blocker 235
Wednesday 09/17/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 09/19/25
11:00 AM 14 Blocker 235
Monday 09/22/25
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 09/24/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 09/26/25
11:00 AM 14 Blocker 235
Monday 09/29/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 10/01/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 10/03/25
11:00 AM 14 Blocker 235
Monday 10/06/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 10/08/25
03:30 PM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 10/10/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Wednesday 10/15/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 10/17/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 10/20/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 10/22/25
03:30 PM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 10/24/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 10/27/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 10/29/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 10/31/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 11/03/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 11/05/25
03:30 PM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 11/07/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 11/10/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Wednesday 11/12/25
03:30 PM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 11/14/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 11/17/25
03:30 PM 11 Blocker 235
Wednesday 11/19/25
03:30 PM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
Friday 11/21/25
11:00 AM 15 Blocker 235
Monday 11/24/25
12:00 PM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event)
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Monday 12/01/25
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235
Monday 12/08/25
03:30 PM 12 Blocker 235


Registration


Open to: Faculty Staff Undergraduates Grad Students
Registration Starts: Thursday 10/19/2023 1:00 AM
Registration Ends: Monday 10/28/2024 2:00 PM
Seats Available: 4 of 15
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