English Conversation Program

The English Conversation Program is designed to assist fluent speakers, such as degree-seeking international students, exchange students, post-doctoral fellows, visiting researchers, and their spouses/partners in mastering spoken language, pronunciation, and skills for daily communication. Student facilitators meet with participants weekly at the QUIC. In Winter Term 2025, meetings run weekly on Thursdays afternoons 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm between January 9 - March 6, 2025. The international student registration for Winter term is now open here.

Space is limited and subject to availability. 

Each session has tips for communication in daily living, language use, and how to verbally express yourself in various social situations. We look into common colloquial expressions that may be often used.

Much more is offered - for the many supports in Academic English skills, such as writing, presenting, and more, please click here
 

Volunteer as a Conversation Facilitator 

Are you a Queen's student looking to get involved on campus in Winter 2025? Want to make a difference while building important skills for personal and professional success? Ask about volunteering as an English Conversation Program Facilitator. Apply now! 

 

Additional EAL Supports

Student Academic Success Services (SASS)

SASS has partnered with the QUIC to offer writing workshops and appointments specifically designed for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students.

SASS workshops and appointments

School of English

Students at the Queen's School of English can find language-learning programs on their website.

School of English Programs

Local Resources

Newcomers to Canada may utilize EAL training offered by local agencies, such as LINC, Limestone Community Education, and resources at the Kingston KEYS Job Centre. Social and conversation programs are periodically also offered by Immigrant Services Kingston and Area (ISKA).

Please check directly with each agency to find out about eligibility, program availability, schedules, and other details.