Workplace English: Basic Conversation Level
Participate in this 18-week class and improve your language skills.
Do you speak some English and want to improve your conversation skills?
Participate in Workplace English, an 18-week program to increase your confidence speaking English in the workplace.
What Will You Learn?
- English words and sentences commonly used in the workplace.
- Cultural context to speak with coworkers and supervisors.
- Reading and writing information for your job.
Class Details
- 18-weeks are divided into two quarters with a short break.
- Class meets two times per week for 60 minutes.
- Participants will have 15 minutes to travel to and from class location.
- Participant must make every effort to attend class and will be permitted two absences per quarter.
- Qualifying participants must be satisfactory in performance, attendance, and receive supervisors' approval.
Download the 2026 Workplace English Schedule
Supervisor and instructor assessments will be part of the application process.
Questions? Please send an email to arodrigues@oed.ucla.edu.
Enrollment will be limited to 20 team members for the morning and evening class from the following departments:
- Facilities Management
- Housing & Hospitality
- Events & Transportation
Applications for 2026 Workplace English Are Now Open
- Applicants must submit the Participant Application and notify their supervisor to complete the Supervisor Recommendation Form.
- Complete application by November 21, 2025.
- Selection will be completed December 2025.
