Welcome to the English Conversation Program 

We believe language is a pathway to empowerment. By meeting refugees where they are and developing meaningful conversational English, we equip them to confidently advocate for themselves, their families, and their futures.

• Conversations and lessons are student-driven and based on individualized instruction, rather than a structured curriculum.

• Our priority is to provide flexibility in order to address each student’s specific needs.

• Instruction is designed to model language use, rather than focus on formal grammar instruction.

• Tutor and learner decide the arranements to meet: time, day, in person  or online 

This website will house resources for tutors to explore. 

Suggestions for tutors  : 

1. Use What's APP for text messaging -  send a  confirmation reminder prior to your meeting time to confirm  .

2. If using google meet or zoom  - you can use the same link each time - ask learner if they would like link emailed , texted or What's APP.  You could send out link with your confirmation message.

3. Have your student keep a notebook - to write down new words, phrases etc.

4. Keep short notes of what you did each lesson - so you can review at the start of the next lesson 

5. It's ok to give homework, ie send a link of a video to watch again. Have them practice writing words or sentences .