Register Event Details Event: Conversation Circle for English Language Proficiency Starts: Monday 2/23/2026 02:00 PM Ends: Monday 2/23/2026 03:00 PM Location: Blocker 235 Presenters: Sarah Vargas, Center for Teaching Excellence 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 of 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 08/03/26 03:30 PM 11 Blocker Building room 235 Tuesday 08/04/26 08:30 AM 5 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Monday 08/31/26 11:30 AM 13 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 09/02/26 08:30 AM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 09/04/26 12:00 PM 11 Blocker Building room 235 Wednesday 09/09/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 09/11/26 12:00 PM 11 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 09/14/26 11:30 AM 15 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 09/16/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 09/18/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 09/21/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 09/23/26 08:30 AM 16 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 09/25/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 09/28/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 09/30/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/02/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 10/05/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 10/07/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/09/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 10/12/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 10/14/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/16/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 10/19/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 10/21/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/23/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 10/26/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 10/28/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 10/30/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 11/02/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 11/04/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/06/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 11/09/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 11/11/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/13/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 11/16/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 11/18/26 08:30 AM 17 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Friday 11/20/26 12:00 PM 12 Blocker Building room 235 Monday 11/23/26 11:30 AM 14 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Wednesday 11/25/26 08:30 AM 16 Zoom (Link to be sent in Email from CTE-ELP@tamu.edu one hour before the event) Registration Open to: Faculty Staff Undergraduates Grad Students Registration Starts: Monday 12/15/2025 1:00 AM Registration Ends: Monday 2/23/2026 1:00 PM Seats Available: 9 of 15 Registration Status: You must be logged in to register for an event. 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