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English Conversation Groups

If you are a Purdue University student or scholar whose first language is not English, the On-Campus Writing Lab's conversation groups are a terrific way to improve your fluency and expand your vocabulary. The conversation groups are also a great way to meet other Purdue community members, share perspectives and experiences, and learn more about other cultures.

Each week, the conversation groups will focus on a different topic. You will discuss these topics with fellow internationals and an On-Campus Writing Lab consultant who can help you with vocabulary and expressions you may not know. The goal of the conversation groups is that you learn to speak more comfortably about topics that are important to you.

Sign-up is available via our online scheduler. Use the drop-down menu for Group Programs. If you are unable to attend, please use the online scheduler to cancel the appointment.

Fall 2023 Conversation Group Schedule

Tuesdays

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

238 Krach

Wednesdays

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

238 Krach

Thursdays

10:30 - 11:30 AM

148 Krach 

Note: Conversation Group meetings will not be held on September 26, September 27, October 10, November 22, & November 23 

Weekly topics:

August 22-24

Summertime

August 29-31

Friendships & Relationships

September 5-7

Habits

September 12 - 14

Jobs & Interviews

September 19 - 21

Favorite Foods

September 28

Communication

October 3 - 5

Life with AI

October 11-12

Books

October 17 - 19

Wellness & Illness

October 24 - 26

Weather

October 31 - November 2

Compliments & Insults

November 7 - 9

Government & Politics

November 14 - 16

Environment

November 21

Open Topic

November 28 - 30

Pets