Special Features
Besides classes, the English Language Program offers the following special features for class participants. These special features are designed to help participants and their families practice their English, meet other people, and get to know the area and culture here.

Field Trip or Social Activity
There will be a special event held each semester for class participants and their families. This may be a field trip to an interesting place or event in southeastern Michigan or the surrounding area; or it may be a party, sing-along, game night, or other activity. It is usually scheduled on a weekend.

Volunteer Partners
Native speakers of English will participate in some classes, field trips, and social activities. These people are from Northwood and the surrounding community.

Conversation Partners
Some of our Volunteer Partners will be Conversation Partners. A Conversation Partner is a native speaker of English who would meet with you for one hour a week to speak English with you. Some Conversation Partners may also want to speak your language with you for another hour each week. During the one or two hours per week that you meet with your Conversation Partner, you can do different things such as going for a walk, eating lunch together, going shopping, etc. (Because of a limited number of Volunteer Partners, not all participants can be matched with a Conversation Partner each session.)

If you would like a Conversation Partner, request an application from the Community Center Community Center when you register for an adult class from your teacher after the semester begins.