English in Action

Program Overview

One-to-one English language conversation practice. Students meet weekly with native speakers of English to improve their comprehension and fluency. Students must be at intermediate level or higher and must be over 18 years old. Volunteer tutors must be over 18 and must be native speakers or fluent speakers and must be familiar with American idioms. Weekly sessions are 1/12-to-2 hours.

Cost Info

Student and Volunteer Success Stories

"My tutor helped me to understand so much--not only about English, but also about life in the U.S." --a student

"English in Action is my family in America." --a student

"Each student is a looking glass into another world. Using their life and interests as a guide, I seek topics of conversation that will help the student fell comfortable in speaking a language formerly limited to a classroom. Isn't this bonding the reward that can bring us tolerance and understanding of one another?" --a tutor

"I can now speak more fluently and I can understand better than before. The relaxed atmosphere and the one-to-one conversations have helped me greatly. I thank you for the opportunity you have given me to improve my English." --a student