Spring Coffee & Conversation

Over 20 people expressed an interest in participating in our winter Coffee & Conversation classes, which began on February 7th. The class is designed for immigrants with a basic level of English, who would like to practice speaking English with someone who is friendly and patient. The ultimate goal is not simply English proficiency but relationships, as the real barrier for many people is feeling they don’t belong.

Each session starts with a topic about an interest or life skill such as preventative health, handling stress, nutrition, February holidays, exercise and English idioms. Volunteers then break into small groups with the students to discuss questions related to the topic—or whatever they want to talk about.

Coffee and Conversation is a fun and meaningful way to serve, and you only need to sign up for one hour at a time. Volunteers must be conversant in English—so if you’ve read this far, you’re qualified! We hope to see you soon at Coffee and Conversation