International Student & Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services
Language Exchange Program (LEP)

The Georgetown University Language Exchange Program (LEP) is a free service provided through the Office of International Programs (OIP) designed to connect individuals who wish to practice and improve their foreign language skills. Participants volunteer their services and the Office of International Programs' only role is to facilitate the introductions. Accordingly, Georgetown University is not in a position to endorse the quality of the experience, and cannot assume responsibility for any aspect of the program.

Once an LEP Partner Request Form is received and a compatible partner has been found, the participants will be notified via email. By independently scheduling meetings to talk and practice, the participants benefit from each other's knowledge. There are no fees for the Language Exchange Program and request forms may be submitted at any time throughout the year.

Applying for a Language Exchange Partner
To request a Language Exchange Partner, please complete the online form. You may also submit a completed LEP Request Form to the Office of International Programs or fax the form to the number listed below. Please expect an email response within one week of submitting your form.

If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Stephanie Hertz at the email listed below.

Please note: This program is recommended for participants with at least an intermediate language proficiency (2nd year).

LEP Coordinator Contact Information
Ms. Stephanie Hertz
Language Exchange Program Coordinator
Office of International Programs
2nd Floor Poulton Hall
Email: shh28@georgetown.edu
Tel: (202) 687-5867
Fax: (202) 687-5944


Language Exchange Program Partner Request Form
Date:
Full Name:
Email Address:
Telephone Number:
Country of Citizenship:
Gender:	Male Female
Age:
Native Language:		Dialect:
Language to Practice:		Dialect:
Are you affiliated with Georgetown University?
Students: In which program are you enrolled?
If you are not affiliated with Georgetown, please indicate where you work or study:
If possible, would you like to have more than one partner?
Would you be more comfortable with a partner of the same gender?
What date can you begin the program?
Approximately, what date will you leave the Georgetown area?
Additional Comments?
I understand that this program is recommended for participants with at least an intermediate (2nd year) language proficiency level. Please note: OIP is not always able to make a successful match. Applications remain active for four months. After four months, you must submit a new request. Individual program participants are responsible for arranging meeting times.