Anoka Ramsey Community College

Conversation Partners

• How to Get Started with Conversation Partners

  1. Attend a 45-minute Conversation Partner orientation session.
  2. Complete an application during the orientation sessions (see dates in right sidebar).
  3. Meet with your assigned partner one hour per week for 10 weeks. You are welcome to choose your own topics or pick from a list provided list.
  4. Turn in a log of meeting dates, times at the end of the semester.

• What Do I Need to Do to Attend an Orientation

  Just show up. You don't need to sign-up ahead of time.

• What If I Am Unable to Attend Orientation

  Attending a Conversation Partners orientation is the easiest way to start the program. If you are unable to attend, please contact Chris McCarthy, Conversation Partners Coordinator, to find a time that suits your schedule.

• How Do I Know Who My Conversation Partner is?

  The Conversation Partners Coordinator, Beata Pueschner, will match you with a partner and contact you and your partner by email.

• How Do I Know Where We Will Meet the First Time?

  Your first meeting location will be noted in the email you receive from the Conversation Partners Coordinator, Beata Pueschner.

• Where Do We Meet After the First Meeting?

  You and your partner may choose where to meet after your first meeting. Be sure to choose a location, date and time before you end your first meeting.

• What If I Can't Find My Conversation Partner?

  Try to be on time and to give your Conversation Partner 10 to 15 minutes to arrive. If you can't find your partner, try calling or texting that person. 

  If you are not able to find your Conversation Partner, be sure to reschedule a meeting within the same week.

• What If I Miss a Conversation?

  It's best to contact your Conversation Partner as soon as you know that you will not be able to attend your scheduled meeting. Be sure to reschedule a time as soon as possible so you do not fall behind in your conversations.

• Contacts

  Coon Rapids Campus
  Program Co-Coordinators

  Beata Pueschner
  763-422-6166
  Rm SC105A

  Chris McCarthy
  763-422-6093
  Rm S209

• Orientation Schedule

  Spring 2020

  Attend just one info session:
  SC 200 The Riverview Room

  2nd Week of Class:
  Tuesday, Jan. 21
  Noon to 12:45 pm
  Wednesday, Jan. 22
  Noon to 12:45 pm
  Thursday, Jan. 23
  11 to 11:45 am
  Thursday, Jan. 23
  1 to 1:45 pm

  3rd Week of Class:
  Monday, Jan. 27
  Noon to 12:45 pm
  Tuesday, Jan. 28
  11 to 11:45 am
  Wednesday, Jan. 29
  2 to 2:45 pm
  Thursday, Jan. 30
  Noon to 12:45 pm
  Thursday, Jan. 30
  2 to 2:45 pm

• Resources

  Conversation Partners Handbook

  Discussion Topics

  Meeting Log

  Survey

  English Language Learning
  (Academic Pathway)

  Maps & Hours