VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Participate in these virtual programs so you can be a part of the HCC community without leaving the comfort of your own home!
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ENGLISH CLASS

Topic: Current Events and Issues in the United States
Day and Time: Thursdays | 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Class Location: TBD (Virtual or On-Site)
Course Instructor: Ashley Karlsson (Instructor Bio)
Email: karl0173@umn.edu
Phone: 612-229-6141 (Cell /WhatsApp)

Course Description:
​This free English course is designed to provide additional opportunities for students to practice their English skills. As this is a supplementary course, there will not be any credits or grades offered for this course. Course activities will include practice in all domains of the English language, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Course content will be drawn from current events and news articles from a variety of sources including The Guardian (One Stop English) and the New York Times (Learning Blog).

Course Goals and Objectives:
This course aims to create meaningful opportunities for international students to practice oracy and literacy in English. Through a combination of whole class and small group activities, students will be able to practice their receptive and productive language skills and learn more about current events in the United States. Topics covered throughout the course will include education, health care, racial justice, politics, economics, and immigration as well as other current events that arise throughout the duration of the course.
Overview of Course Topics:
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Sept 10 | Intro and Overview, Course Interest and Goals Survey
Sept 17 | Education System in the United States
Sept 24 | Education System in the United States
Oct 1 | U.S. Health Care During a Pandemic
Oct 8 | U.S. Health Care During a Pandemic
Oct 15 | Racial Justice in the United States
Oct 22 | Racial Justice in the United States
Oct 29 | U.S. Politics and Election Coverage
Nov 5 | U.S. Politics and Election Coverage
Nov 12 | Economic Policy and Inequality in the U.S.
Nov 19 | Economic Policy and Inequality in the U.S.
Nov 26 | No Class - Thanksgiving
Dec 3 | Immigration in the United States
Dec 10 | Immigration in the United States
Dec 17 | Wrap -Up: Last Class, Course Feedback Survey   

​CONNEXIONS INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH CLASSES

Connexions International is an organization that offers English classes for beginner level students to advanced level students. There are different classes to choose from.  Click the button below to visit and join the Connexions International Facebook group.

CONVERSATION PARTNERS

Conversation Partners is a great way to practice your English!

​You will be paired with an American and discuss different topics every week in a one-on-one conversation. You will be paired with the same person so that you can continue to build a relationship.

FRIENDSHIP MATCH

A great way to make a new friend!

Friendship Match has helped dozens of international students and American volunteers connect this past year.

Hang out with your American friend using one of the many video chat options: Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, Skype, etc. Sign up today and meet an American friend online.

​INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

International Student Mentorship Program is a nonprofit organization with a network of volunteer mentors across the United States. We are passionate about mentoring international students through their college and graduate school experience in America, from the admissions process all the way through graduation. Our goal is to provide international students with a mentor that can guide them through each step of college, grad school, and beyond.