The Story of Ladies Let’s Talk (LLT)

Ladies Let’s Talk began in Austin, Texas, in 2018 as a small, in-person meetup of local volunteers and refugee women. As demand grew, LLT became an independent nonprofit in 2019, creating a welcoming space where immigrant women could easily meet American women to practice real-world English, build confidence, and connect with others.

When the pandemic moved LLT online in 2020, an unexpected door opened: women from across the country could participate. LLT expanded its offerings to include an English Pronunciation program led by volunteer speech-language pathologists, one-on-one English Practice Partners, and, in 2022, a Basic English program created to meet the needs of newly arrived Afghan women refugees. While funding limitations led to the Basic English program ending in 2025, the experience reinforced the importance of accessible language support for immigrant women.

Today, LLT continues to grow from the same simple idea that inspired its beginning: conversation can open doors. As resources allow, we’re working to bring free, conversation-based English practice to more immigrant women, helping them communicate with confidence, build meaningful connections, and participate more fully in life in the U.S.