About us

We are speech and debate students who love helping people feel confident when they speak.

Downtown San Diego seen across the rooftops of a residential neighborhood on a clear day

We pair people who want to practice English with a friendly speaker from our team. A casual chat, one hour a week, free.

Our speakers

Strong, experienced debaters of many ages. They know how to explain ideas clearly, stay calm under pressure, and listen well. Everyone is trained before they chat with anyone.

Why we do this

We have all been there: heart beating fast, worried about how we sound and what people think. We worked through it, and now we are good at helping others do the same.

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What we offer

Casual conversation practice. Nothing formal. A friendly person, an hour to talk, and no grades.

See what we do

We know the feeling

Before a big debate round, our hands shake. Before a job interview, a speech, or a phone call, most people feel the same way. You worry about how you sound. You worry about what people think.

We have been in those moments many times. We practiced. We learned that confidence is not something you are born with. It is something you build, one conversation at a time.

Now we are good at helping other people build it. Our team has debaters of many ages and levels, and they love a good conversation.

What a session is like

It is relaxed. You and your partner talk, online, for an hour. You can talk about anything. Your day, your family, your favorite food, or a job interview you are nervous about. Your partner listens, waits, and helps when you ask.

We also visit schools. That is our smaller program. We bring a friendly lesson about welcoming new classmates.

Where we are now

We are new, and we are growing. If you want to know how things are going, just ask. We will tell you.

What do we believe?

Keep it casual

It is a chat, not a class. No grades, no pressure, no homework.

Go at your pace

Take your time. Your partner will wait while you find the words.

Mistakes are welcome

Everyone makes them, even us. They are how we learn.

Your story is yours

We never share what you tell us, and we never tell anyone’s story without asking first.

Private by default

We only ask your name and how to reach you. Nothing else.

The programs in detail

Conversation practice

Who it’s for
Anyone who wants to practice speaking English. All levels are welcome.
What happens
We match you with a friendly speaker from our team and a regular time. You chat online, usually for an hour a week. Talk about anything: ordering food, a phone call, a job interview, or your weekend. We check in after the first month.
What a partner provides
A partner who has time to listen.

School visits (our smaller program)

Who it’s for
Elementary, middle, and high school classes in San Diego County.
What happens
A trained presenter leads one class period about kindness and welcoming new classmates. The lesson is built around conversation, not a lecture. Teachers get the plan in advance and a short guide for the week after.
What a partner provides
A class period, a room, and a teacher in it. We bring the plan, the materials, and the presenters.

We are building friendships with schools, libraries, and workplaces across the county. If you would like to chat about working together, write to us.

Want to be part of it?

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