Spanish conversation assistants are native or heritage Spanish speakers who are interested in sharing their culture and language with others. Any students who wish to develop or practice their Spanish speaking skills are encouraged to meet with a conversation assistant. Students are not required to be enrolled in a Spanish class to take advantage of this service. Spanish conversation assistants will work with you to identify conversation topics that are relevant to you and that allow you to utilize your unique level of Spanish knowledge and proficiency. Conversation assistants will not correct every pronunciation or vocabulary error you make in conversation, but they will help you identify patterns of error that may interfere with your ability to communicate clearly in Spanish. Conversation assistance sessions are excellent practice for any students who plan to study abroad in a Spanish-speaking country!
Because our conversation assistants represent a variety of Spanish-speaking countries, students are encouraged to schedule appointments with more than one conversation assistant to benefit from hearing a variety of pronunciations and accents. Many of the WaLC鈥檚 conversation assistants also work as Spanish tutors, so if you are currently enrolled in a Spanish class, you may want to consider scheduling both conversation assistance and tutoring appointments. Conversation assistance sessions will focus on speaking in Spanish, so if you need assistance with Spanish course content or assignments, please schedule a course-based tutoring session for your class.
Conversation assistance appointments are typically 30-minutes long, but students may schedule two consecutive appointments for a total of one hour. When scheduling an appointment, please leave a comment for the Spanish conversation assistant that includes details about your current level of Spanish proficiency, any Spanish classes you have taken or are currently enrolled in, and any specific goals you have for the conversation session. Log in to to schedule your appointment or give us a call at 828.227.2274.