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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.

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.

Dates for the fall semester at Wednesdays from 4:00 - 5:30pm at the QUIC starting September 16th. Registration is now open. 

 

Interested in volunteering during the 2026-2027 school year? 

Volunteers are regularly recruited in the winter (e.g. February 2026). However, if you are interested even past a deadline you are welcome to email a statement of interest to quic@queensu.ca and ask about volunteering as an English Conversation Program Facilitator. NOTE that  requests may not be able to be met outside of this period. 

 

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.