Are you the international spouse/ partner of a CU student or scholar? Join ISSO English Conversation to build speaking confidence and connect with new friends! For Fall 2026, we meet Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, Oct. 6 - Dec. 15. Most sessions are virtual (Zoom), with one in-person meeting each month. NO session on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
CLICK HERE to learn more about ISSO English Conversation for spouses/ partners! Students and scholars can check the Resources for Students page or Resources for Scholars page for English learning opportunities available to them.
THIS SPECIAL SESSION WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON. This month, we will celebrate the final days of Fall 2026 by meeting at ISSO Morningside on the 4th floor of Armstrong Hall for a small end-of-semester party with coffee and breakfast treats. Join your ISSO English Conversation friends to practice your speaking skills in a fun group activity and make one last memory of the year!
Details and registration will be sent directly to international spouses/ partners who attended at least ONE (1) ISSO English Conversation virtual session between October - December 2026.
**This is the final session of ISSO Spouse/ Partner English Conversation for the Fall 2026 semester. Please bookmark the ISSO English Conversation webpage to stay updated on future programming for Spring 2027!
Questions? Contact the ISSO Programming Team.
Columbia University makes every effort to ensure accessibility. To request disability accommodations, please contact Disability Services at least 10 days prior to the event. CART or sign language interpretation requests require two weeks’ notice.
This event may be photographed or recorded for current or future university marketing (print, digital, web, or social media). By attending, you consent to this use. If you have concerns, please contact ISSO.
