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International Link ESL books 2024-25 school year
We want students to be able to join us throughout the year, and to be able to pick back up if they miss a week. This means we need a curriculum that focuses on vocabulary, and does not build on itself week by week. Instead, we need books where each week can basically stand alone. For this reason,...
#6-Friendship Partners: how do I get involved?
Being a Friendship Partner with someone from another part of the world will change your life. Are you ready to get started? There are several ways you can begin. Contact International Link to be paired with an international friend. We can match you with an individual, couple, or family that is...
#3-Friendship Partners: what am I committing to as a Friendship Partner?
How often you get together with your international friends may vary greatly. Some Friendship Partners live nearby their international friend and are able to see each other every week. Others have busy schedules or live some distance away and may see each other once a month. There is a great deal...
#2-Friendship Partners: who are the internationals we serve?
We serve international students, researchers, staff, military, and faculty at the campuses of the CSRA. Augusta University (Health Science & Cyber Campuses) The largest campus we work with is Augusta University Health Sciences campus. There are around 100 research labs and they employ many...
Helping children with English
We care for the kids in our area as well as their parents. But we currently do not provide any international children's English lessons. This is for several reasons: Public schools already provide this (albeit not consistently across schools). We don't have the volunteers. Kids pick up English...
Levels comparison among different ESL curriculums
Neighbor to Neighbor, Intercambio, and Side By Side Intercambio and CEFR (Linguahouse) CEFR compared to Future, Side by Side and Summit Complete PDF files: Confidence and Connections Correlations to NRS, CEFR, CASAS N2N-Equivalents
#4-Friendship Partners: practical ways to build friendship
Attend an event or activity sponsored by The International Link. These events are specifically designed to encourage interaction and relationships between Americans and internationals. Take your international friend to your child's sporting event, musical recital, or similar event. Invite your...
#5-Friendship Partners: Do’s & Don’ts
DO include the international in your normal, day-to-day life. Ask them to join you for a trip to Wal-Mart, a day working in the yard, or your child's soccer game. DO NOT focus on special or costly entertainment. A normal home-cooked meal is just as special (if not more special) than a “fancy”...
#1-Friendship Partners: FAQ
Who are the internationals I will be involved with? We primarily serve international students, scholars, researchers, soldiers, and staff at campuses in the Augusta-Aiken area. Some are here with their families, some are here alone. Some have children, parents, or grandparents with them....
Conversation Partner
English Conversation Partner Information Sheet One of the most felt needs of an international student is to practice their spoken English with a native speaker. This is a wonderful opportunity to both serve a student in an area of felt need and to develop a friendship with someone from another...