English Language Conversation Groups

Looking to improve your fluency in English?

The ERC’s English Language Conversation Groups offer BU students, faculty, staff, and alumni an opportunity to engage in language conversation groups in English. These small, informal weekly discussions often become cultural exchanges rather than just conversations. Through these conversation groups, individuals expand their vocabulary and cultural experiences in addition to improving their pronunciation.

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English Language Conversation Groups offer the perfect opportunity to connect with others interested in language and culture!

The goal of the groups is to have fun in conjunction with increasing language proficiency, confidence, and social interaction in the English language. Conversation leaders are not teachers or tutors; they are facilitators of conversation. English Language Conversation Groups are not a formal class but instead is an informal opportunity to practice speaking a language.

What does a Conversation Group appointment look like?

What should I not expect?

How do I get the most out of my appointment?

Should I prepare myself before attending the Conversation Group?

How do I get in touch with my Conversation Group Leader?

Where do I go for my group?

Scheduling

What proficiency level group should I choose?

How do I sign up for a Language Link group?

What do I do if I can't find a group that fits my schedule?

I'm a staff member who has not previously taken a course at BU. I want to sign up for a Language Link group, but I can't log in. What do I do?

Canceling

How do I cancel my Language Link group?

Missed Appointments

What does it mean to be marked missed?

What do I do if I get a missed appointment email, but I was at my Language Link group?

If I had any missed appointments last semester,will they be counted against me this semester?

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Language of the Month celebrates a wide range of languages and cultural heritages while igniting an interest in diverse experiences and ideas. Each month, our newsletter and film series highlight one of the languages offered via our Language Link program. To learn more about the Language of the Month, visit the Language of the Month website.

In collaboration with Global House, the Language Link program at the ERC is dedicated to supporting language learning across a variety of languages. Let’s Speak offers student-led conversation in monthly, mixed level groups in several Language Link languages as well as languages not supported in Language Link, including Turkish and Hindi. Sessions last 50 minutes and take place in person and over Zoom. To find out more and sign up visit the Global House website (BU login required).

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English Language Conversation Groups

English Language Conversation Groups

Looking to improve your fluency in English?

What to Expect & FAQs

English Language Conversation Groups offer the perfect opportunity to connect with others interested in language and culture!

What does a Conversation Group appointment look like?

What should I not expect?

How do I get the most out of my appointment?

Should I prepare myself before attending the Conversation Group?

How do I get in touch with my Conversation Group Leader?

Where do I go for my group?

Scheduling

What proficiency level group should I choose?

How do I sign up for a Language Link group?

What do I do if I can't find a group that fits my schedule?

I'm a staff member who has not previously taken a course at BU. I want to sign up for a Language Link group, but I can't log in. What do I do?

Canceling

How do I cancel my Language Link group?

Missed Appointments

What does it mean to be marked missed?

What do I do if I get a missed appointment email, but I was at my Language Link group?

If I had any missed appointments last semester,will they be counted against me this semester?

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