Centre for Newcomer Integration

Free English Conversation Circle

January 3, 2024

Hosted by the Academic Success Centre, Centre for Newcomer Integration students are invited to join the weekly English Conversation Circle to strengthen speaking skills, and build connection and confidence through communication practice. No registration required, just drop in and join the conversation!  Sessions will run weekly for the duration of the term, starting the week of January 8th. 

  • Tuesdays, 12:00-12:50pm at Exchange District Campus (EDC), Room P-204
  • Fridays, 12:00-12:50pm onlineclick here to join with Webex. Join with your RRC Polytech email address please.

  Each week participants will practice different conversational speaking skills, including:

  • Starting a Conversation
  • Closing a Conversation
  • Interrupting
  • Resuming after an interruption
  • Giving opinions
  • Asking personal questions
  • Keeping the Conversation Going
  • Checking Comprehension

Conversation skills will be practiced around topics of interest to the group, including:

  • Getting to know one another
  • Family & Friends
  • Winter activities
  • Cultural practices
  • Getting to know Winnipeg

To learn more, contact ealsupport@rrc.ca, or join our first sessions to participate! 

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of Anishinaabe, Ininiwak, Anishininew, Dakota, and Dené, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.

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