Conversation Circles

KOLT Conversation Circles aim to improve speaking and comprehension skills of students in the undergraduate program and the English Language College.

KOLT Language Circles provide an ideal opportunity for students to practice daily, idiomatic English or other languages in a relaxed, friendly environment. KOLT offers a variety of circle types, serving students across the university community.

KOLT offers English Conversation Circles and English Reading & Writing Circles at the Foundation, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. All students are welcome at circles, including graduate students.

Conversation Circles in German are also held once per week. Turkish circles are held twice per week.

All circles are limited to 10 students, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Our aims:

To improve students’ speaking and comprehension skills
To help students practice conversational English and other languages in a relaxed and friendly environment
To facilitate contacts between students from different majors and help new students build a social network
To develop students’ confidence when speaking, reading, and writing
To decrease students’ anxiety about speaking English and other languages in social situations

Up-to-Date CC Schedule

Spring 2024 Update:

KOLT is pleased to continue to offer face-to-face Conversation Circles for Spring 2024. Conversation Circles will officially open on Monday, 19th February.

All circles are limited to 10 students, on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep an eye on KU emails for the latest schedule updates.

Face-to-face sessions will be held at KOLT Z06A and KOLT Z06B. Please visit KOLT to participate in the sessions.

Writing Support

To attend writing fellow program, you can click on the following schedule: https://kolttutoring.com/schedule/

How to Attend the Circles

Conversation Circles will officially open face-to-face on Monday, 19th of February.

All circles are limited to 10 students, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please check out the schedule (up-to-date CC schedule). In order to access the schedule, you can visit KOLT Office or send an email to kolt@ku.edu.tr.

Apply to be Circle Leader

If you wish to serve as a circle leader, please write to KOLT@ku.edu.tr with “CC Leader Application” in the subject line. Let us know which language and circle type you are interested in leading (English Conversation, English Reading/Writing, or Conversation in another language) and attach your CV. We will interview candidates during the first week of each semester.