Speak UP: Weekly English Speaking Group

Make time to talk!  Join Speak UP!

Speak UP is a weekly speaking group that focuses on advanced, real-world language use in everyday university contexts. Lessons include cultural information, commonly used phrases, and pronunciation tips. Participants have an opportunity to engage with their new knowledge through group discussions and role-plays with international and American peers. Speak UP sessions are a great opportunity to meet new people.

This semester, the group will be meeting weekly for regular sessions for eight weeks. Each session focuses on a different aspect or context of communication that is common in university life. Sessions are led by an experienced EPPIC language specialist.

Speak UP Sessions, Spring 2026

January 26 – March 23:  Mondays from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in 117 Mateer.

• • January 26:  Participating in Small Talk Confidently
  • February 2: Conversing Comfortably with Common Everyday Phrases
  • February 9: Exploring American English Pronunciation
  • February 16: Making Sense of Idioms in American English
  • February 23: Understanding Phrasal Verbs when Chatting
  • March 2: Incorporating Graphs and Numbers Smoothly into Presentations
  • March 16: Preparing Phrases for Phone Conversations
  • March 23: Networking: Being Approachable and Approaching Others

We look forward to talking, in and about English, with you!

Click here for a printable schedule of Speak UP sessions for spring 2026.  To register for sessions, visit the Speak UP registration page on our registration app here.