Exploit the resources UCLA has to offer to improve your communicative skills and fluency!

Intermediate level

Intermediate-level speakers function in English but need additional help with pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.  Participants in this level gain fluency through discussions on social, cultural, and international issues.

Advanced level

Advanced-level speakers already function well in English but want to improve their command of both idiomatic expressions in English and American pronunciation.  Participants at this level increase their conversational ability through high-level discussions on social, cultural, and international issues.

Conversation Partners

Want to practice the language you are LEARNING while TEACHING your native language? We will pair you with a native speaker of the language you are learning for one-on-one conversations that take place at your leisure and according to your schedule. 

To apply for Conversation Partners: click here

Volunteering Opportunities

At the Dashew Center: there are many times throughout the year that the Dashew Center needs volunteers for programs but in particular, our New International Student & Scholar Orientation (NISSO) is a great opportunity for you to get involved and help welcome incoming students and scholars to UCLA. If you are interested in joining the Dashew Center Volunteer Listserv to learn about upcoming volunteer activities please e-mail intlprograms@saonet.ucla.edu.

At the UCLA Volunteer Center:there are a good number of options of things all students can do around campus. Here you will find what suits your style best, and what days and time are more convenient for you. You can improve your oral skills helping other people like you! http://volunteer.ucla.edu

UCLA Student Groups

Sponsored by the UCLA Student Affairs, this is another great opportunity for students to get involved with activities on campus and practice their English oral skills!

TA Conference

For over three decades, the UCLA Office of Instructional Development TA Training Program has put on a campuswide Teaching Assistant Conference in the Fall as a means to help both new and experienced teaching assistants improve their teaching skills. Conference participants receive this assistance through general sessions, a teaching panel, and hands-on workshops that examine a variety of different aspects of teaching at the undergraduate level. For more information, go to http://oid.ucla.edu/units/tatp