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BPL’s free weekly English classes that do not require advance registration
Brooklyn Public Library offers two different types of weekly English classes that do not require advance registration. These classes are for beginner level English language learners.
We Speak NYC English Class
We Speak NYC classes are part of the MOIA English Learning and Support Center Program. These beginner-level classes meet weekly for 8 weeks and do not require registration. You receive free English practice materials and each week we’ll cover rights and resources for immigrant New Yorkers.
View the full schedule of WE SPEAK NYC Classes and sort by day and/or location, or see the full list of participating locations:
- Arlington Library, Intermediate classes on Wednesdays, Beginner classes on Thursdays
- Bay Ridge Library (Intermediate), Thursdays
- Brighton Beach Library (Intermediate), Fridays
- Brooklyn Heights Library, Wednesdays
- Bushwick Library, Mondays
- Central Library, Mondays
- Coney Island Library, Fridays
- Cortelyou Library, Wednesdays
- Crown Heights Library, Mondays
- Dekalb Library, Mondays
- Dyker Library, Fridays
- Flatbush Library, Mondays
- Gerritsen Beach Library, Mondays
- Greenpoint Library, Wednesdays
- Highlawn Library, Beginning classes on Wednesdays, Intermediate classes on Thursdays
- Homecrest Library, Tuesdays
- Kings Bay Library, Fridays
- Leonard Library, Thursdays
- Marcy Library, Wednesdays
- McKinley Park Library, Tuesdays
- Mill Basin Library (Intermediate), Thursdays
- Paerdegat Library, Thursdays
- Ryder Library, Saturdays
- Sheepshead Bay Library (Intermediate), Saturdays
- Sunset Park Library, Beginner classes on Tuesdays and Intermediate classes on Saturdays
- Ulmer Park Library (Intermediate), Saturdays
- Washington Irving Library, Tuesdays
- Williamsburgh Library, Tuesdays
- Windsor Terrace Library, Thursdays
Browse the calendar for Virtual Classes
Welcome English Class
The library offers free ESOL weekly classes for beginners learning English that give you the chance to improve your English and practice with other adults learning English. Participants should arrive on time because classroom space is limited.
See the full list of Welcome ESOL Classes and sort by day and/or location..








