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ENGLISH CONVERSATION PARTNER PROGRAM - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

<p> <strong>Are you interested in learning about another culture?</strong></p> <p align="center"> <strong>Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language?</strong></p> <p align="center"> <strong>Are you looking for ways to make new connections on campus?</strong></p> <p> If you answered &quot;yes&quot; to any of these questions, I strongly encourage you to sign up to be an <strong>English Conversation Partner Program</strong> volunteer today! It&#39;s a fun and rewarding way to get more involved on campus and enrich your experience here at ODU.</p> <p> The English Language Center started up the conversation partner program as a way to give our students an opportunity to meet Americans, to practice their English with native speakers and to learn something about American culture.</p> <p> <strong>How Does the Program Work?</strong></p> <p> - Students are matched based on availability, demand, and sometimes language preference.</p> <p> - Students meet once or twice per week for culture/language exchange and conversation practice.</p> <p> <strong>How Can I Sign Up?</strong></p> <p> There are two ways to sign up:</p> <p> 1) Complete an online application:</p> <p> a. Application for English-Speaking Volunteers</p> <p> <a href="http://bit.ly/CPVF13">http://bit.ly/CPVF13</a></p> <p> b. Application for International Students</p> <p> <a href="http://bit.ly/CPIF13">http://bit.ly/CPIF13</a></p> <p> 2) Visit www.odu.edu/esl/conversation-partner, print and complete the appropriate application, and email it to <a href="mailto:lray@odu.edu">lray@odu.edu</a>.</p> <p> Please note that this program is open to ODU students, faculty, visiting scholars and alumni. Participants must have a valid ODU email address.</p> <p> <strong>Got Questions?</strong></p> <p> Please contact Laura Ray (<a href="mailto:lray@odu.edu">lray@odu.edu</a>) for more information.</p>

Posted By: LAURA RAY
Date: Mon Aug 18 10:55:21 EDT 2014

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