Partner Programs

Language Conversation Exchange (LCE)

Find a language partner to practice your English or another language!

From the LCE website: “It’s more than learning a language—we connect people across MIT for conversation, cultural exchange, and friendship.” Anyone affiliated with MIT, including students, postdocs, spouses & partners, staff, and faculty.

Attend an LCE Lunch or another event to connect with others who are practicing your language of interest, or find a language partner on the LCE website by making a profile.

Subscribe to the LCE email list: https://lce.mit.edu/subscribe

Join the LCE Community Slack! Members of the MIT community can chat with each other and have the opportunity to set up virtual meetings outside of LCE events.

Events at MIT

Always check the MIT Events Calendar for ongoing events through each week

If you’re an undergrad student, check out the weekly The Byte newsletter

If you’re a grad student, subscribe to the weekly GSC Anno newsletter

If you’re a visiting student, join the social media channels of the Visiting Student Association (VISTA)

The Independent Activities Period (IAP) is a special term at MIT that runs from early January until the end of the month. All non-credit classes/lectures are open to the entire MIT community and are usually FREE! Check the IAP website for more info.