Centre for Newcomer Integration

English Conversation Circle

January 18, 2023

Hosted by the Academic Success Centre, RRC Polytech / LTC students (with CLB levels 6+) 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! 

  • Tuesdays, 12-1pm at Exchange District Campus (EDC), Library Classroom P204
    • January 10th – February 14th 
  • Fridays, 2-3pm onlineclick here to join with Webex. Join with your RRC Polytech email address please.
    • January 13th – February 17th 

Each week, the English Conversation Circle 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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