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Free Conversation Classes and Scheduled One-on-One Conversations - Summer 2025

VETP Classes will be back in person! Apply for a Class and e-mail the class leader to let them know of you are coming. Then just come when you can.

All classes are held in Room 307 International Center.

More classes will be added during the semester, so keep checking this page.

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ONE-ON-ONE SCHEDULED CONVERSATIONS BEGIN JUNE 11, 2025

Summer Dates: June  11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 

SCHEDULED TIME FOR CONVERSATIONS

Wednesday Morning: 10:30 am - 11:20 am; 11:30 am - 12:20 pm

Wednesday Afternoon: 1:40 pm - 2:30 pm & 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm

An experienced team of three conversation leaders will be available as conversation partners.

Larry Woods , JoAnn Woods, and Karen Carpenter

 Larry Woods has more than 25 years of experience helping international students. He is an expert in business and finance and has travelled widely. His visual impairment may present conversation partners with opportunities to communicate in atypical contexts. Being able to adapt communication to contextual cues is a skill that is valuable in real world situations.

Joan Woods has a specialization in Audiology and Speech Pathology, and has led classes for international students with a focus on correct pronounciation, grammar and idioms.

Karen Carpenter has worked with a number of international communities. In addition to her work with MSU's international students, scholars and their families, Karen has worked with refugee programs, and speaks several foreign languages. She has worked with Ukranian communities and also many communities in Central America.

To sign-up for any of these scheduled conversation times, you need to complete the following:

  1. If you have never applied for a conversation partner you need to Apply for a Class .
  2. E-mail the team member and indicate the time and date you wish to schedule the conversation.

You will receive an email from one of the three team members or the director, Neelam Kher, either confirming your request or you will be placed on a waiting list.

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TUESDAYS 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

WELCOME NEW CLASSROOM LEADER: GAGE LANDERYOU

Summer 2025 classes start May 20.

Summer dates: May 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 29; August 5, 12;

Something about Gage: 

Gage is an ESL teacher with a degree in Linguistics from Michigan State University. He is passionate about helping students understand how English works in real-life practical contexts. He loves learning about different cultures and hearing people’s unique experiences.
 
Gage uses stories, presentations, and real-world examples to guide conversations. He aims to create a friendly, open space where students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing themselves.
You can contact Gage at: landery1(at)msu.edu

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THURSDAYS 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Summer 2025 classes start May, 1.

Summer dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19

ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS!

Additional dates beyond June 19 will be added so please check schedule often. There WILL be additional classes in June and July. Dates will be announced soon.

Idioms, articles and short stories will be used to practice pronunciation.

Classroom leader: Tom Almer

 

Questions? Contact us.