Penn Graduate Student Center

Language Chats Program

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.

Upcoming Chats

Events

Chinese Language Chats

Graduate Student Center - Room 302 (Third Floor)
Weekly on Thursdays, October 22 - December 10, 2009, 4-5pm

The Chinese Chats coordinator cannot attend on Thursday, November 19. You are more than welcome to come to the Chat, but please be aware that there will be no coordinator.

Calling all native and interested Chinese speakers!

Do you speak Chinese? Want to practice English?
Do you speak English? Want to practice Chinese?

Practice your spoken language skills with other graduate students at Chinese Chats! All skill levels welcome!

Starting on Thursday, October 22, Chinese Chats will be held weekly @ 4pm in Room 302 (Third Floor). No Chat will be held on Thanksgiving, November 26.

English Conversation & Bible Discussion

Conference Room 1 in Religious Activities Common, Basement of 3615 Locust Walk

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! E-mail Sarah or Roger for more information.

  • English idioms on Tuesdays, 12 noon - 1:15pm
  • American Culture, vocabulary and discussion on Wednesdays, 12 noon - 1:15 pm
  • Discuss current news articles, idioms, vocabulary and comprehension on Thursdays, 6pm - 6:45pm
  • Individualized English pronunciation using book of Mark from the Bible as a text on Thursdays, 6pm - 6:45pm

Japanese Language Chats

Graduate Student Center - Room 302 (Third Floor)
Weekly on Mondays, October 26 - December 7, 4-5pm

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!

Starting on Monday, October 26, Japanese Chats will be held weekly @ 4pm in Room 302 (Third Floor).

Korean Language Chats

Graduate Student Center - See below for specific room locations
Selected Thursdays, 6:30-7:30pm (Fall 2009)

Last Chat of the semester on Thursday, December 10!

Do you speak Korean? Want to practice English?
Do you speak English? Want to practice Korean?

Practice your spoken language skills with other graduate students at Korean Chats! All skill levels welcome!

Held on select Thursdays @ 6:30pm.

  • Thursday, October 15, 6:30pm - Third Floor Room 302
  • Thursday, November 12, 6:30pm - Third Floor Room 302 and 305
  • Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm - Second Floor Conference Room

Other Chats On Campus

Gregory House Modern Languages Program

Van Pelt Manor, 3909 Spruce Street

Gregory House's Modern Languages Program is dedicated to students who wish to improve their language proficiency and immerse themselves in new cultural experiences...while having fun at the same time! Participants range from novice speakers with little foreign language experience to multi-lingual international students. Please check their events calendar for opportunities to practice Italian, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, or Russian.

Spanish Chats

La Casa Latina, 3601 Locust Walk

The Spanish Round Table is back at La Casa Latina! Practice speaking Spanish with native Spanish speakers.

  • Beginner sessions on Wednesdays, 6-7:30pm
  • Intermediate / Advanced sessions on Thursdays, 6:30-8pm

Contact America Espinal to register.

Campus Events

The Grad Center has a variety of events happening all the time. Also, a number of campus organizations provide programming for graduate and professional students. We provide a list of their calendars.

Common Room Hours

Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 Noon - 6:00 PM

Graduate Student Center

3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu

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