Join the English Conversation Partners Program
The English Conversation Program is now accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester. Whether you’re a student looking to improve your English or a volunteer excited to support your peers, we’d love to have you join us. Sign up today and be part of a fun, welcoming community!
ECP Students must use their SAIT email address when signing up. Student Volunteers, Alumni, and Community Members may use their personal email address.
Program details
Program participants can expect to connect with their conversation partners for about one hour of informal conversation each week throughout the semester.
There is no formal schedule or method for conversation. Meet in person. Use MS Teams, Zoom or a phone call. Chat once a week or every day. Exchange recipes, talk books or share travel experiences. We'll provide some conversation starters and other helpful tools.
EAL students will be asked to complete an entry and exit survey, and all participants will be asked to complete a semester-end survey.
ℹ️ This program is not an academic tutoring or counselling service. If you are in need of these services, please contact Academic Coaching, Tutoring or Student Development and Counselling.
Ready to sign up? Begin by filling out the application form for the role you're interested in.
Join the program as an EAL student
Improve your spoken English. Meet new people. Share cultural experiences.
Connect with your community while practicing your English skills. The English Conversation Partners Program is open to SAIT students in any program. Students must have a minimum Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLB) 7 or IELTS Band 5.
As a student, you’ll be paired with a volunteer to practice English through friendly, low-pressure conversations. This is a great way to build confidence and improve your speaking skills.
Students may be waitlisted depending on the number of available volunteer partners.
Join the program as a volunteer
Expand your global perspective. Build community. Support student success.
Take part in a memorable cross-cultural experience while helping a SAIT student practice their English language skills.
Volunteers can be students in any program, alumni or SAIT employees. You must be fluent in English and ready to share your Canadian cultural experiences and learn about other cultures.
As a volunteer, you’ll be partnered with a student to support their English practice through regular, casual conversations. This is a great way to connect and make a difference on campus.
Participating as a student volunteer in the program is a recognized co-curricular activity.
Questions?
Contact us at
Student Engagement Office
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Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4:30 pm
Student Services
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