English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages - Conversation Program: Intermediate Level

Talk with library volunteers about current events, New York City, family life, holidays, and much more. For adults 16 years old or older. 

Testing after registration. Space is limited. First come, first served. Adults only, 16 years old or older. Please do not bring children to registration. 

WINTER 2013

67th Street Library                                                                                                                                                                     328 East 67th Street [near First Ave.]
New York, NY 10065
212. 734.1717

This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.

Groups meet Saturdays, 11:00am -1:00 p.m.
January 5, 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.

Columbus Library

742 10th Avenue (between 50th & 51st Sts.)
New York, NY 10019-7019
212.586.5098 

This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills. 

Registration and testing: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
(continuing/referral students at 6:00 p.m.)

Groups meet Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27, March 6, 13.

Mosholu Library

285 East 205th Street [near Perry Ave.]
Bronx, NY 10467
718. 882.8239

 
This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.

Registration and testing: Winter dates coming soon                                                                                                                         (continuing/referral students at 6:00 p.m.)

Groups meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL)

188 Madison Avenue (at 34th Street)
New York, NY 10016
212.592.7000

Led by the Volunteers from NYPL, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate-level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English to improve their conversational skills.

Registration and testing: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
(continuing/referral students at 5:00).

Groups meet Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m.
January 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12, 19.

Webster Library

1465 York Avenue [near 78th Street.]
New York, NY 10021
212. 288-5049

This program is provided in partnership with New York Cares, a leading volunteer organization that helps people find easy ways to make meaningful, rewarding  contributions to their communities. Led by New York Cares volunteers, this program provides an opportunity for intermediate level ESOL speakers to practice speaking English and improve their conversational skills.

Other English Language Programs

• The Literacy Assistance Center
  ESOL, GED, Basic Education (BE), Basic Education in Native Language (BENL), and Job Training.
• Queens Library
  718.480.4300
• Brooklyn Public Library
  Adult Literacy Administrative Office: 718.832.3560
• The New York City Department of Education
  Office of Adult and Continuing Education: 718.622.3000
  Can make referrals to regional offices for GED, ESOL, Literacy, and Job Training.
• Riverside Language Program
  212.662.3200
  Offers ESOL instruction and is associated with The New York Public Library's ESOL program.
• CUNY Adult Literacy
  For general information, call 212.794.5302. Free ESOL, BE, and GED classes are offered at CUNY's 14 campuses mornings, evenings, and weekends. Registration is ongoing throughout the year.