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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.

Sessions for the fall semester are now open! Join us at the QUIC on Wednesday from 4:00-5:30pm starting October 1st. 

Space is limited and subject to availability. Please register here.

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 

We have volunteer spots open for fall 2025!  Queen's students please email your statement of interest to quic@queensu.ca.  Ask about volunteering as an English Conversation Program Facilitator. 

 

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.