Conversation Partner Program

The CIEP Conversation Partner Program has been a successful program at the CIEP for seven years.  This program pairs American students, staff, and professors at UNI with students in the CIEP.  Partners meet a minimum of one hour each week throughout the academic year.  It is required that the students speak English for on hour during the time they are together.  This provides a cultural exchange for both partners, while one is learning English in a conversational setting.

Benefits:

  • Improve your English listenting and speaking skills
  • Learn about and experience American culture
  • Develop a cross-cultural friendship
  • Share your culture with an American
  • Learn slang

Requirements:

  • Meet once a week for at least one hour
  • Speak in English

 

Activities:

  • Attend various UNI athletic and cultural events
  • Visit local stores and restaurants
  • Make traditional food
  • Watch movies, play games or sports
  • Celebrate holidays
  • Meet with other American students

CIEP Conversation Partner Photo Gallery

CIEP Students: Apply Online Here!

UNI Students: Apply here!  **As of October 15 any applications completed by UNI students/staff will not be paired with conversation partners until the January session begins.