Conversation Hours Scheduled

Nonetheless, the current Conversation Hours prove to be a more casual environment to gain speaking practice that benefits all parties.

“My favorite part of the Conversation Hours is that I can practice more,” Moustafa said. “I learned Arabic in an informal, colloquial setting, so as a facilitator I am able to help the learners pick up slang terms from me. On the other hand, I get to learn the more formal, diplomatic form of speaking that they learn through their Cornell classes.”

Moustafa noted that when students practice speaking with their peers, they do not have to worry about grades or being scolded by a professor, which relieves the pressure of academic performance and accuracy on the students

Beyond facilitating speaking practice, the Language Resource Center’s Conversation Hours have helped bring the Cornell community closer.

“As a facilitator, I’ve been able to get to know