Everyday English
Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers and GW students! Each week, Everyday English offers a space for international students to practice their English skills in an informal setting. We discuss U.S. culture, food, holidays, professional and non-academic English and more. Students are encouraged to share about their native culture as well. All English levels are welcome.
The Language Center, in conjunction with the Snyder Fund and the GW International Services Office, developed the Everyday English Program to help GW international students improve their conversational English skills. Sessions are offered one day a week during the fall and spring semesters.
Questions about Everyday English, or interested in volunteering? Contact us at language
gwu [dot] edu (language[at]gwu[dot]edu).
How to Sign Up
Please click on Locations from the schedule to sign up for an appointment. All levels of English are welcome.
Please feel free to bring your lunch! For some special in-person events, we may provide snacks, but for regular sessions, you should come prepared with your own lunch.
Spring 2025 program has officially wrapped up—thank you so much for joining us.
Stay tuned, we'll be announcing our Summer 2025 and Fall 2025 programs soon!!
Spring 2025:
Our first session begins on Friday, January 24th and following sessions will be on every Friday.
Please register here and select the day you will be attending!
(Please be advised that photographs taken during the program may used on the Language Center Website. We appreciate your understanding!)
Fall 2024:
Our first session begins on Friday, September 13th and following sessions will be on every Friday.
Introductions & Small-Talk | University Student Center 403 | |
Exploring DC | University Student Center 403 | |
Food & Dining | University Student Center 403 | |
Humor & Slang | University Student Center 403 | |
Professional English | District House B114 | |
Halloween | Kogan Plaza | |
Networking & Interviews | University Student Center 403 | |
Thanksgiving | District House B114 | |
Pop Culture | District House B114 | |
Holiday Celebration | District House B114 |
Summer 2024!
Resources for Independent Language Practice:
Want to practice your English on your own or with your friends? Here are some suggested topics for conversations:
- 10 countries to visit at least once in a lifetime
- Your favorite book
- Your last dream
- Your worst job experience
- How to prepare your favorite meal
- What kind of music do you like?
- Most interesting/strangest/weirdest travel story!
- Do you believe in ghosts? Superstition? Myths?
We also recommend browsing the Voice of America website for news stories, videos explaining grammar and other helpful information.
Additional resources for independent English Language Practice:
- Introductions & Small Talk
- Language for professionals
- Health & Wellbeing
- Dining in D.C.
- Travel Tips
- Pop culture
- Studying for Finals
- Humor, Idioms, & Slang
- U.S. Holidays
- Networking & Interviewing
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"Programs like Everyday English are instrumental to the success of students during their studies at GW. In addition to this, the Language Center oversees both the diagnostic language exam for the Elliott School and the placement language exam for students trying to understand which language course to enroll in. These tools are critical needs for the university, at both the undergraduate and graduate level."
Patrick Murphy
Program Associate, International Education & Student Services
Elliott School of International Affairs