Note: This orientation is for ELI Students wanting Conversation Partners. If you are a UMBC Community Member who would like to volunteer as a Conversation Partner, there is a separate orientation.

If you would like a Conversation Partner this semester at the ELI, you should apply now! In the Conversation Partner Program, I pair up ELI students with English-speaking UMBC students or faculty. You meet with your English-speaking partner for one hour every week during the semester for conversation to help improve your speaking, listening, and so you can make new friends! If you want a Conversation Partner this semester, you must do the following:

•          Fill out the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfFtyU7R3-8M8EmPyFgeBGUwvcGG4jaVnC1voUB6ebf-zXlEg/viewform (or by clicking on “For ELI Students” on this page: http://eli.umbc.edu/ecp.php)
•          Come to one of the short orientations. There are two orientations for ELI students wanting Conversation Partners: the first is on Wednesday, September 5^th from 12-1 in UC 201B, and the second is on Wednesday, September 26^th from 12-1 in UC 201B. I cannot assign a Conversation Partner to you until you have attended orientation.

If you have any questions, please email me at conv@umbc.edu or ask at the ELI Front Desk.