Franklin Pierce Law Center hosts a chat partner program that matches international students for whom English is a second language (ESL) with volunteers who are native speakers of English. Volunteers include students, faculty, and staff-even family members of students who have the time and inclination to help an ESL student improve his or her English language skills.

The partners meet once a week, or as agreed, in an informal and casual setting to practice English pronunciation, listening skills, writing skills and learn about American culture.

In reverse, the volunteer makes a friend from another country and learns about that student's culture. It is very rewarding and sometimes leads to lifetime friendships.

If you are interested, write to Debbie Beauregard, Director of Graduate Programs.