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.

Our goals:

• Make internationals feel welcome and at home while they are studying, working or living in the Madison area.
• Learn from cultural exchange.
• Show kindness and Godly love.

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!