Asking the Right Questions

Peoria Campus, Student Center, Academic Support Center, S220

In the lesson, we’ll discuss what words to use to ask a question, what questions to ask, and what a question sounds like. We will then play 20 questions and a game of Making Polite Requests. This is Workshop 1 of the ESL & Conversation Partners Series. This semester’s workshops will each follow a similar... Read more »

Emotional Vocabulary

Peoria Campus, Student Center, Academic Support Center, S220

Sounds, expressions, and body language matter. Knowing vocabulary matters but being able to read another person’s feelings also matters. There will be charades and writing and performing super-short plays. This is Workshop 2 of the ESL & Conversation Partners Series. This semester’s workshops will each follow a similar format: Greetings and questions, a short lesson... Read more »

The Alphabet, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

Peoria Campus, Student Center, Academic Support Center, S220

This workshop will cover some common acronyms and abbreviations as well as using initials. We’ll create a pangram, an acrostic, and play word games, too. This is Workshop 3 of the ESL & Conversation Partners Series. This semester’s workshops will each follow a similar format: Greetings and questions, a short lesson (less than 20 minutes),... Read more »

Event Series Thriving Thursdays

Sexual Assault

Peoria Campus, Student Center

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we will discuss consent and boundaries, as well as resources available to survivors of sexual assault.

Conversation Starters

Peoria Campus, Student Center, Academic Support Center, S220

Let’s find some good topics to talk about and start a conversation. This is Workshop 6 of the ESL & Conversation Partners Series. This semester’s workshops will each follow a similar format: Greetings and questions, a short lesson (less than 20 minutes), and a lot of practice using oral English in games and activities. We... Read more »

Event Series Thriving Thursdays

Mindfulness

Peoria Campus, Student Center

Spiritual wellness doesn’t just have to be religion-based! Learn about how mindfulness can give you a mental break and improve clarity throughout your day.