During class the teacher identifies a common conversation experience. The goal for that hour is to become, through practice, conversation excercises and role playing, comfortable carrying on a conversation within that topic area. In this way teachers introduce students to English as a spoken language rather than placing an emphasis on grammar alone.
Students participate in field trips and listen to speakers in the afternoons.
Program Features Welcome Reception Faculty, administration, University students, and host families are invited to greet V.O.I.C.E. Students. Upon completion of the program, V.O.I.C.E. students receive a certificate from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. During the week, V.O.I.C.E. students stay in the University's Conference Center. It offers vending and ice machines, a multi purpose lounge, laundry facilities and a kitchen for student use. Shared bathrooms are located on each floor of the building.