We at ALCI like to embody the Clark University’s mission of service and community engagement.
Below are some ways that you can get involved.
Programs and workshops
- Community EAS
- Info Sessions
- Language Exchange
- Volunteering
Spring 2026 Community English Class: Express Yourself!
Welcome to Express Yourself, where we dive into the English language through reading, writing, listening and speaking. In this intermediate level class, you will improve your language skills through engaging in a variety of learning experiences that let your creativity shine. Join us in a supportive and inspiring environment that encourages you to find your voice and share it with the world!
Registration is now open for Spring 2026 Community English Class! Registration Deadline February 5, 2026.
In-person on the following Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21, 28
April 11, 18, 25
Introducing your teacher, Nancye Araneo, who is an excellent teacher with many years of experience teaching English to the members of the Worcester community.
Price:
$410.00
Please email alci@clarku.edu if you have any question.
Don’t miss out – click here sign up today!
Did you know that ALCI also hosts amazing information sessions? See our list of events below. All Clark students and staff are welcome to join and check our calendar for updated info!
- Every Wednesday: Bring Your Own Lunch English Conversation
Come by the ALCI Lounge (Jonas Clark 208) between 12 and 1 o’clock to have lunch with fellow students and staff, and practice speaking English. Make sure to bring your own lunch. - Navigating Cultural Social Cues
Have you ever had a feeling of cultural shock or misunderstanding? No worries, we all go through that process being a new place. Come to help develop strategies for how to best communicate oneself in a mixed cultural environment. Please feel free to speak out and know that you will be heard! - Worcester Wanderers
Fall is in the air! Learn what there is to do around Worcester! Transit system, places to eat, how to make a reservation, and more! - Building Relationships with the University Community What challenges have you had so for while communicating in English? Emails, small talk, sarcasm? We are going to listen to your stories, address your concerns and prepare you for your next conversation.
Are you looking to learn or practice a language with a native speaker?
Hoping to make some international friends at Clark?
Perhaps the Language Exchange Program is for you!
The Language Exchange Program is run by Clark’s American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI). The program is open to the entire Clark community and is entirely free to participate in. Once you have been paired up with a language partner, we encourage you to meet up and practice as often as you wish (and your schedules permit). Any and all Clark students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to apply.
To sign up, click the link below to complete the survey. In the survey, you will list the languages you speak and the languages you want to practice, so that you can be paired up with a language partner with corresponding language desires and interests. When you get together with your partner to practice, you can take turns teaching and learning each other’s language.
ALCI has been scheduling monthly in-person meet ups for all of the Language Exchange Partners to play multilingual games and to celebrate learning moments. If you would like to join us, please write to alci@clarku.edu to learn when the next event is.
Interested in volunteering at ALCI at any of our wonderful programs and workshops? We are always happy for help and ideas! Please click the link to sign up, and feel free to email alci@clark.edu if you have any ideas for creating or leading any additional programming.
Do you have other questions? Send an email to alci@clarku.edu.
