Free Conversation Classes and Scheduled One-on-One Conversations - Fall 2026

VETP Classes are available for the Fall semester! Apply for a Class . When classes begin 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. Unless alternate arrangements have with made with the instructor.

Dates for the Fall 2026 classes are given below. There will be classes on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. One-on-one scheduled conversations will be held on Thursday.

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MONDAY CLASSES OFFERED IN FALL 2026

MONDAYS: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm

Fall 2026 classes will begin in September

September: 14,21,28

October:  5*, 12**, 19, 26. 

November: 2,9,16, 23, 30

December: 7, 14

Classroom Leader: Lorie Walton

Contact Lorie via email: loriewalton(at)juno.com

Note: * Class on October 5 with be led by Brian Mavis

Note: ** Class on October 12 will be led by Juie Taiber

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TUESDAY CLASS TIMES  OFFERED IN FALL 2026

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

Fall 2026 classes will begin in September

September: 8, 15, 22*, 29

October: 6, 13, 20, 27

November: 3, 10, 17

December: 1, 8

Classroom leader: Brian Mavis

 Contact Brian via email: mavis(at)msu.edu

Note: * Class on September 22 will be lead by Lorie Walton

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WEDNESDAY CLASSES OFFERED IN FALL 2026

WEDNESDAY 10:00 - 11:30 am

Fall 2026 classes will begin in September

September: 2, 9, 16, 23 , 30

October: 7, 14, 21, 28

November: 4, 11, 18, 25

December: 1, 8

Classroom Leader: Kate Williams

Contact Kate via email: k8irene(at)gmail.com

Classroom Leaders for November and December

Julie Taiber and Jeannie Watson

Contact Julie: julietaiber(at)gmail.com

Contact Jeannie: jeansinchina12(at)gmail.com

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THURSDAY ONE-ON-ONE-SCHEDULED CONVERSATIONS

SCHEDULED TIME FOR CONVERSATIONS

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

Thursday Afternoon: 1:40 pm - 2:30 pm; 2:40 pm - 3:30 pm

Fall 2026 Dates

September: 17, 24

October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

November: 5, 12, 19

December: 3

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

Larry Woods and  JoAnn Woods

 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.

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

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 vetp(at)msu.edu and indicate the time and date you wish to schedule the conversation.

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

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ATTENTION PARTICIPANTS!

Additional dates will be added so please check schedule often.

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

 

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Questions? Contact us.