Penn Graduate Student Center
Language Chats
About Language Chats
Practice and improve your language skills as you join other graduate students in conversation! Email chats@gsc.upenn.edu if you are interested in serving as a volunteer chat coordinator.
Spanish Chats
Spanish Chats, Fall 2011-Spring 2012
¡Hola! Vamos a reunirnos para practicar y celebrar la idioma de Español cada semana. This session of Spanish Chats is ideal for all levels--we will travel the Spanish-speaking world, brush up on our vocabulary, learn new phrases, dance the bachata, apprender el meregue y jugar muchos juegos! Come one, come all--bienvenidos a todos!
Session 4, 2/3/12: Spanish Refresher with a Twist! In honor of the start of the semester, vamos a charlar sobre nuestras vacaciones y leer las noticias! This is a relaxed and fun space to practice our Spanish--suggestions for activities are warmly welcome! :-)
For questions e-mail navgrant@gsc.upenn.edu
Events
Learn and Practice English! Lessons for Students/Postocs, Spouses/Partners with Kids
Want to learn and practice your conversational English skills? Then bring your kids and come over to the Family Resource Center for English language lessons! Penn students/postdocs with children and their spouse/partners are welcome to register and attend. Not only will you get to learn English, you'll get to do it in a family-friendly environment where you can meet other student/postdoc parents.
All levels are encouraged to participate but please register in advance. Registrants will receive an English language proficiency questionnaire that should be returned before the start of class.
Lessons will be held every on Mondays (1 p.m. - 2 p.m.) between January 23rd and April 9th at the Family Resource Center, Suite 240 Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.
Please direct any questions to chats@gsc.upenn.edu
Japanese Chats
Japanese Language Chats
Do you speak Japanese? Want to practice English?
Do you speak English? Want to practice Japanese?
Practice your spoken language skills with other graduate students at Japanese Chats! All skill levels welcome!
This language chat is led by a fluent Japanese speaker who is also an advanced phD student studying Japanese. If you want to improve your Japanese, this is one of the best ways to do so!
Japanese Chats will be held weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00pm-4:00pm at the Grad Center, Room 302. Questions? Email chats@gsc.upenn.edu
German Chats
German Chats
Are you interested in practicing your German speaking skills? Are you German and want to meet grad students who speak your language? Join us for German Chats!
This session of Chats is ideal for all levels-- brush up on our vocabulary, learn new phrases, meet new people!
German Chats will be held every other week on Tuesdays at 3:30pm at the Grad Center, Room 302. Questions? email chats@gsc.upenn.edu
Other Language Programs On Campus
If you want to explore the language learning resources on campus, here are some options for you.
- Penn Language Center
- Penn Language Resource Center
- Gregory College House Language Program
- Lauder Institute, language and culture program
Don't forget the fact Penn offers language courses in various language departments:
Language Departments at Penn
Classics
East Asian Languages and Civilizations
Germanic Languages and Literatures
Jewish Studies Program
Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
Romance Languages
Slavic Languages and Literatures
South Asia Studies
Foreign Language Class at International House Philadelphia
Winter 2012 until Wednesday, March 28, 2012
International House Philadelphia, 3701 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
Contect languages@ihphilly.org for more information
Winter 2012
January 17 – March 28
Observed Holidays:
Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20
Course Offerings:
Beginning Mandarin, Parts 1 – 3
Advanced Beginning Mandarin
Beginning Korean, Parts 1 – 3
Advanced Beginning Korean
Beginning Japanese, Part 2
Beginning Spanish, Part 1
Beginning Italian, Part 1
Registration:
January 3 – 5, 9 & 10 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
If you have any questions, please call 215.895.6592 or email languages@ihphilly.org
2011 -2012 Tuition Rates
New Students: $200 for a 10 week course.
Continuing Students: $170 for a 10 week course.
Students without experience may not join a novice level class after the first week of that class.
Requests for refunds must be made during a student’s first week of classes. During that week tuition will be refunded minus a $20 registration fee for new students. Continuing students will receive a full refund during the first week. Textbooks are not included. Textbooks are sold separately through the Penn Book Center.
IHP residents and members, family members of students and those taking more than one class receive an additional $20 discount to all Language Program Classes.
Planned classes are contingent on interest and enrollment. International House reserves the right to cancel classes.
Contact 215.895.6592 for more information and to register.
You can also reach the Language Program at languages@ihphilly.org
The University City Arts League, our partner program, offers Romance languages classes. Reciprocal membership benefits apply.
English Chats
English Conversation & Bible Discussion
If you're looking for an opportunity to improve your English idioms, grammar, pronunciation, American social skills, and understanding of American culture, these meetings are for you! English Bible Chats and Discussion is hosted by Penn Grad Christian Fellowship, e-mail Sarah or Roger for more information.
Tuesdays
12:00-1:15 PM; English Class: sarahivcf@verizon.net ; American Culture & Vocabulary; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St. room 313; Call Sarah: 215.300.2164
1:30 PM-2:30 PM; Bible Discussion; sarahivcf@verizon.net ; Compare Bible stories to Everyday life; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St. room 313; Call Sarah 215.300.2164
Wednesdays
12:00-1:15 PM; English Class; rogerw33@verizon.net English Idioms; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St. room 313; Call: Roger Converse 215.964.3563
1:30-2:30 PM; Bible Discussion: rogerw33@verizon.net Introduction to the Bible; Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St. room 313; Call Roger: 215.964.3563
Thursdays
5:30-6:15 PM; English Class; rogerw33@verizon.net ; Idioms in Current Events Stories; Graduate Student Center 3615 Locust Walk room 302 ; Call: Roger 215.964.3563
Or
5:30-6:15 PM; English Class & Bible Discussion sarahivcf@verizon.net ; English Pronunciation through reading Bible texts which are sources for famous paintings; Graduate Student Center 3615 Locust Walk room 302; Call: Sarah 215.300.2164
Graduate Student Center
3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu
