For Internationals

To get a partner: Fill out the EIA Client Signup application.

• Partners typically meet for an hour weekly, but schedules can be flexible.
• Meetings can be virtual or in person.
• Once we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule a brief virtual interview to review your interests and answer your questions.

To participate

To be eligible to participate in this program you must have basic English skills such as the ability to order food in a restaurant, share information about your family, and ask for directions.

A 6-month or longer stay is necessary to be matched with a conversation partner.

If you are a beginning English speaker, please contact one of the local adult education programs that offer free ESL classes:

• Palo Alto Adult School: 650-329-3752
• Menlo Park, Atherton, and Redwood City – Sequoia District Adult School: 650-306-8866
• Mountain View/Los Alto Adult School: 650-940-1333

For CCIS Volunteers

"I have always enjoyed my experiences with my English-in-Action partners. They have been from many different countries, and it's always interesting to be with them and learn about their life and family and to share my love of this area as I help them with conversational English. It's a win-win program for both of us."

To get a partner: Fill in the online CCIS Membership application.

• Joining is free of charge.
• Partners typically meet for an hour weekly, but schedules can be flexible.
• Meetings can be virtual or in person.
• Once we receive your application, we will contact you to schedule a brief virtual interview to review your interests and answer your questions.

To participate

• You must for 25 years or older.
• Your spoken and written English skills must be very good to excellent.
• You must be patient and enjoy helping a non-native English speaker learn about American culture and language.