English Conversation Groups

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Important Note:
Our English Conversation Groups are only open to Yale affiliates. If you're interested in attending, please fill out this form. We'll review your information and get back to you within 3-4 business days with next steps on how to join. 


Fall Schedule for OISS English Conversation Groups

This fall, we are excited to offer the Yale community in-person English Conversation sessions four times a week from September 15-December 12 (except Yale holidays and no classes the week of November 24). 

Who is eligible to participate?

  • Please fill out this form to be added to our English Conversation Groups
  • Yale students, scholars, and their visiting family members
  • These classes are for adults only; please do not bring children with you to class
  • Additional questions?  Email Associate Director, Molly Hampton

At these sessions you can expect to:

  • practice your English speaking skills
  • connect with other international community members 
  • get to know local volunteers who lead the sessions

Fall Schedule: 

  • Mondays - Facilitator Ron
  • Wednesdays - Facilitator Suzanne
  • Thursdays - Facilitator Michael
  • Fridays - Facilitator Eve
  • Time - 1:15-2:15pm. Please note that OISS will be closed from 12-1pm every day for lunch, so please don't arrive any earlier than 1pm for the sessions. 
  • Location -  OISS, 421 Temple Street

Additional English Language Programs at Yale

The English Language Program at Yale (ELP)

The ELP was created specifically to support the English language academic and professional development needs of Yale students and scholars. The ELP offers academic courses in speaking, writing, vocabulary, Teaching in the American Classroom, and Professional Communication Skills to prepare students for their academic classes, teaching, professional presentations, and careers beyond Yale. The twelve-week courses meet in the Center for Language Study (CLS) Well-equipped multimedia facilities with specialized software and self-study material are also available for use in the CLS by Yale international students and scholars with a valid ID.

Yale English Language Institute

Offered during Yale Summer Session B, these non-credit summer certificate programs offer international students the opportunity to participate in the classroom experience offered by our amazing instructors. You'll improve your English and develop skills that will help you with your academic or professional careers.


Additional English Language Programs in the Community

Please see our English Resources & Adult Education page for more programs & resources.