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Basic Conversation Group
July 9 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gain Confidence in English at LVCA’s Basic Conversation Group
Charlottesville, VA – Adults looking to practice and improve their fundamental English speaking and listening skills are invited to join the Basic Conversation Group hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle (LVCA). This welcoming and supportive group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in room J-125 at the Jefferson School City Center.
The conversation group is a key component of LVCA’s mission to provide free, confidential, one-on-one and small group instruction in basic literacy and English as a Second Language to adults in the Charlottesville and Albemarle County community. The session is designed for learners who are beginning to build their conversational abilities and want a friendly, low-pressure environment to practice.
Participants can expect a session focused on practical, everyday communication. Guided by trained facilitators, the group will engage in activities and discussions aimed at:
- Building Vocabulary: Learning and practicing essential words and phrases for daily life.
- Improving Listening Skills: Developing a better understanding of spoken English.
- Boosting Speaking Confidence: Engaging in simple, structured conversations on a variety of relevant topics.
- Learning Practical Strategies: Acquiring techniques for initiating conversations, asking questions, and keeping a conversation going.
The sessions are designed to be interactive and may incorporate materials such as photo prompts, role-playing scenarios, and structured sentence frames to encourage participation and make learning enjoyable. This approach helps learners to not only practice their English but also to build connections with others in the community.
The Basic Conversation Group is an excellent opportunity for new English speakers to take the next step in their language journey, complementing the one-on-one tutoring and other educational programs offered by LVCA. The program is free and open to all adults in the area seeking to enhance their English communication skills.
For more information about the Basic Conversation Group or other programs offered by Literacy Volunteers of Charlottesville/Albemarle, please visit their website at literacyforall.org or contact them at info@literacyforall.org.