English Conversations for UW Students, Scholars, and Spouses

Thank you for your interest in our free online English Conversations program! Our free, virtual sessions are a great way to practice your already existing English speaking and listening skills with a native English speaker and new friends from around the world. Our emphasis is on building confidence and fluency through informal and fun weekly conversations on a variety of topics. We offer sessions at various days and times, so you’ll have the flexibility to choose the session that fits best with your schedule.

Please note:

● This is not an English class and we are not “teaching” English. We are facilitating English conversations.
● All proficiency levels are welcome. All participants are encouraged to participate in conversations and should have some English-speaking skills.
● Each group is led by a MFIS volunteer who is a native English speaker. Volunteers are not English teachers. Their purpose is to lead group conversations and provide support.
● There are no required books, study guides, or assignments.
● The online atmosphere is very informal.
● We talk and listen to one another with respect.
● Everyone is welcome!

Available sessions for fall, 2024, appear below.

Questions?  englishconversations@mfismadison.org

MFIS English Conversations Coordinator 

Day of WeekTime
Monday10am - 11am
Monday3pm - 4pm
Monday7pm - 8pm
Monday8pm - 9pm
Tuesday10am - 11am
Tuesday4pm - 5pm
Tuesday5pm - 6pm
Wednesday5pm - 6pm
Wednesday7pm - 8pm
Wednesday8pm - 9pm
Thursday1pm - 2pm
Thursday6pm - 7pm
Thursday7pm - 8pm

Status

Our English Conversations schedule for the Fall, 2024, semester is complete. Please use the link below to register and specify your preferred session or sessions.  We will attempt to match you to one of your specified sessions.  If all are full we will add you to a waiting list.

Register here

MFIS will contact you with your registration status.

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