Language Consultant Program

Through the VISAS Language Consultant Program, you can:

  • Practice your English
  • Get to know an American student, staff, or faculty member
  • Meet other members of the international community at UVA
  • Learn about American culture and norms
  • Share about your country and culture

International students, staff, and scholars and their family members can join to meet with a Language Consultant on UVA Grounds for one hour per week for casual English conversation and cultural exchange. Registration is required.

Spring 2026 Language Consultant Program

Click here for the program expectations. Click here for the program attendance policy.

Registration Coming Soon

How does it work? After registering, you will sign up for a Language Consultant. You may have an additional international partner in your Language Consultant group. You will schedule your weekly meetings with your group at a mutually agreeable time. Language Consultant meetings begin the week of February 9, 2026 and will span 10 weeks.

“As an international student, I owe a big part of my social life to the VISAS program. I have had some great times with my Language Consultants and other people I’ve gotten to know through VISAS. I have learned so much about the culture, people and last but not least, the English language.”

-A.A.S., VISAS International Participant