Talk Time is an easy, non-threatening way for internationals to practice English conversation and learn about a host country’s culture, and perhaps cultures of other participating internationals. Friendships are born around a table as host/volunteers provide a weekly time for internationals to practice conversing in the target language, in this case, English conversation in regularly held, free sessions. Activities outside Talk Time such as meals in an American home, a day at the fair, sports and recreation outings, and culture-themed events are a natural extension of a friendship-based, cross-cultural program.

Training and resource materials*

Here are some training and resource materials that might prove beneficial to you in your friendships/ministry with Japanese people: What is TalkTime? — “TalkTime volunteer training in 30 seconds”

How to Have a TalkTime
Talk Times in Washington State. Updated as of February, 2010

Where do I find an international student to host?

Note: these are Word documents that you can download or open and then copy to your computer using the ‘Save As’ command.