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International Friendship Program helps connect native English speakers with internationals for cross-cultural friendship. It’s a unique opportunity to develop friendship with someone from another country. Internationals and Americans are matched to be friends during their stay in Madison and beyond.
It’s very flexible. You and/or your family are matched with an international student or family. Contact is made via phone, email, personal visits or meeting for tea, coffee, or a meal. Keep in contact to show your interest and let your friend know you are available. We suggest that whenever possible you invite your friend for holidays and special events.
You can choose meet face-to-face weekly or bi-monthly, or monthly, or quarterly. Your friend and you choose the frequency that work best for both of you.
Sign-up today by filling out the form on our contact page or by calling (608) 257-4845. Once we receive your request, we will contact you with more information!
It’s very flexible program that matches you up with an individual or American family for friendship purpose. Your friendship partner and you choose the frequency of contact that works for both of you. Contact can be made via phone, emails, personal visits or meeting for tea/coffee/meal. It is your responsibility to keep in contact to show your interest and let your partner(s) know when you are available and what you would like to experience. Your partner(s) may invite you to dinner, take you to a show or game, or ask you to join them in holiday celebrations or special events. You can also invite your partner(s) for a meal at your home if you want to.
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It is your responsibility to keep in contact to show your interest and let your partner(s) know when you are available and what you would like to experience. Your partner(s) may invite you to dinner, take you to a show or game, or ask you to join them in holiday celebrations or special events. You can also invite your partner(s) for a meal at your home if you want to. When you go out with your friend do not expect him/her/them to pay for your expenses unless the offer to do so.
You can choose meet face-to-face weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, or quarterly. Your friend and you choose the frequency that works best for both of you.
Yes, they will be glad to help you with your English. They do not conduct classes to teach you English, but they help by having conversation with you on a regular basis. Having the opportunity to speak English helps you to become more confident with the language.
Sign-up today by filling out the form on our contact page or by calling (608) 257-4845. Once we receive your request, we will contact you with more information!
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