We are beginning a service opportunity in the next few weeks around English conversation group. It isn’t new or original with us in Brussels. In fact we are taking over for a group who is no longer to lead out because of new commitments. The concept is being utilized in various countries around the world today by many different groups. There are several organizations in Brussels who are already hosting something similar, but we think it vital to serving students to help them in learning to converse in English.
Most school age children and university students learn English as an academic exercise but do not have a way to practice conversing in English. We are hosting directed conversation English groups for 8-10 people during the university semester. We have been learning form people in Brussels and a neighboring city how to lead the groups. We are very excited and anxious to begin.
Last week we hosted a team of students from the United States (Texas specifically) who helped us promote the conversation groups on several university campuses in the Brussels area. We divided into teams and walked the campuses in search of places to hang posters. We soon began to see people seek information from an email address we established.
As of today we have received 18 request for information and several are desiring to get involved in the English conversation groups. The groups are the beginning of us establishing a consistent service opportunity for the university population on these campuses. We are hopeful we can establish great connections and relationships with university students in the coming semesters.
Thank you to the team from Rockwall, Texas who came and gave lots of energy during the week.
