Since 1965 the Texas Intensive English Program(TIEP)has provided the highest quality English language instruction and has helped more than 27,000 students and professionals from 122 countries study at TIEP each semester. The Conversation Club is organized by the Texas Intensive English Program (TIEP) to provide its internationsl students with out-of-class language practice to improve their listening/speaking skills as well as to provide them with the opportunity to meet native speakers of English and learn about American Culture. It is a voluntary organization for both leaders and students.