UPDATE: Our English Conversation Groups are not meeting in person until further notice. However, you are welcome to join a Virtual English Conversation Group. 

We offer groups at the following times:

  • Mondays at 1:00 pm - This group is canceled and will not meet on May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Click here to register for the next group on June 6th.

  • Mondays at 6:00 pm - This group is canceled and will not meet on May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Click here to register for the next group on June 6th.

  • Tuesdays at 1:30 pm (click here to register)

  • Wednesdays at 11:45am (click here to register

  • Wednesdays at 1:00pm (click here to register)

  • Thursdays at 10:30 am (click here to register) - **this is an intermediate/advanced group

  • Thursdays at 2:00 pm (click here to register)

  • Thursdays at 5:00pm (click here to register)

  • Fridays at 10:30 am (click here to register) - **this is an intermediate/advanced group

  • Fridays at 3:00 pm (click here to register)

  • Saturdays at 11:00 am - This group is canceled and will not meet on May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Click here to register for the next group on June 4th.

 

These groups are first come, first admitted. Please try to join on time to get a spot in the group.

Please email [email protected] with any questions or for more information.
 

**These groups are intermediate/advanced sessions. While all of our groups are open to English learners of all levels, the Thursday 10:30 and Friday 10:30 groups discuss topics at a more advanced level than the other groups.  

 

---If you are interested in observing or volunteering in a Virtual English Conversation Group, please email [email protected] before registering for any groups.---

 

 

Looking to practice your English? All over Brooklyn, our libraries host free conversation groups for adults who are learning to speak English to practice together, with no advanced registration required!

Our libraries host English conversation groups all over the borough—review the schedule below or download the PDF here. You can also find these events in our online calendar.

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Become a Conversation Group Leader

We're always looking for volunteers to help fellow Brooklynites improve their English-speaking skills by leading small English conversation groups virtually or in our branches. Interested? Complete an online application to get started.

Apply now 

 

ESOL Classes

BPL offers free English classes for adults three times throughout the year. The ESOL classes are free and open to NYC residents. In these classes, students practice reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. Visit the ESOL webpage here for registration dates and more information.

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