English Conversation Partners Program Information
The ECP at UMD (English Conversation Partners) Program is a student centered community that specifically aims to bring students and community members from diverse cultures together through authentic language learning/teaching, cultural exchange, social activities, and a passion for multiculturalism.
For ten weeks during the semester, participants meet with their fluent English speaking facilitator in one-on-one or group sessions. During conversation sessions participants practice their oral English through discussions on various topics and other activities planned by the facilitator.
Who can participate?
Want to join the ECP Program as a facilitator?
Anyone who can speak English fluently can join the ECP Program as a facilitator. The facilitators do not have to be native speakers of English and do not need to have prior teaching experience.
The ECP Program offers the following types of conversation sessions:
• Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversation - Small Groups (Up to 4 participants and one facilitator in a conversation session)
• Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversation - Large Groups (up to 6 participants and one facilitator in a conversation session)
Please see the Level of Proficiency PDF below for definitions of Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced:
Who can participate?
- All UMD members (w/UID) are eligible to participate in the ECP Program as students free of charge. Spouses too!
- Non-UMD members are members without a university ID may also participate as students for a $75 fee per semester.
Want to join the ECP Program as a facilitator?
Anyone who can speak English fluently can join the ECP Program as a facilitator. The facilitators do not have to be native speakers of English and do not need to have prior teaching experience.
The ECP Program offers the following types of conversation sessions:
• Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversation - Small Groups (Up to 4 participants and one facilitator in a conversation session)
• Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Conversation - Large Groups (up to 6 participants and one facilitator in a conversation session)
Please see the Level of Proficiency PDF below for definitions of Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced:
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Note:
Conversation Groups: Meet weekly for 90 minutes with up to 6 ECP participants and a facilitator. Each group meets for 10 sessions throughout the semester.
Conversation Partners: Meet one-on-one with a facilitator for 1 hour each week. Each pair meets for 10 sessions throughout the semester.
Conversation Groups: Meet weekly for 90 minutes with up to 6 ECP participants and a facilitator. Each group meets for 10 sessions throughout the semester.
Conversation Partners: Meet one-on-one with a facilitator for 1 hour each week. Each pair meets for 10 sessions throughout the semester.