Free English Classes

If you're looking for an additional English class, please take a look and register!!

Intermediate English

Philadelphia City Institute Library (1905 Locust Street, 19013)

Mondays and Fridays 4-5 pm (January 9 - March 17, 2023)

Learn and practice English for daily life in this in-person course taught by the University of Pennsylvania graduate students. You will acquire English listening and speaking skills and practice them. You will build your confidence in English usage for daily life. For intermediates.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/VJFfX851mRJRP31r7

Intermediate English

Walnut Street West Library (201 S 40th Street, 19014)

Mondays and Wednesdays 1-2:30 pm (January 18 - April 5, 2023)

Learn and practice English for daily communication in this in-person course taught by a University of Pennsylvania graduate student. You will learn and practice English skills especially developing your listening and speaking skills. You can build your confidence in daily communication using English. For intermediates.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/N6Q4CKJSDqhG8FCe7

English Conversation Group

Northeast Regional Library (2228 Cottman Avenue, 19149)

Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm (starting January 9, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. Group meets in the ground floor meeting room.

English Conversation Group

Walnut Street West Library (201 S 40th Street, 19014)

Mondays 6-7 pm (starting January 9, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. No registration is required. Group meets in the ground floor meeting room.

Advanced English Conversation Group

Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street, 19103)

Mondays 10:00 am to 12:00 pm (January 9 - March 27, 2023)

Are you ready for an advanced English-language conversation group? You are if you have a large vocabulary, feel comfortable with English grammar, easily initiate conversations with strangers, can talk about most simple topics, and want to learn more words and gain more confidence while speaking.

NOTE: You will be asked to come in for an assessment test prior to the start date to confirm fit for the class

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/ULCibtcEQFM6KsKk8

Online English Language Learning

Beginner English

Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-8 pm (January 16 - April 5, 2023)

Learn and practice English for daily life in this online course taught by the University of Pennsylvania graduate students. You will acquire English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and practice them. You will build your confidence in English usage for daily life. For beginners.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/jt51sJqocidQg5ueA

Intermediate English Conversation Group

Wednesdays 12-1 pm (January 11- March 15, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking Spanish while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment. For intermediate English speakers.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/AVd5i377hSt4Aabs5

Advanced English Conversation Group

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm (January 10 - March 14, 2023)

Are you ready for an advanced English-language conversation group? You are if you have a large vocabulary, feel comfortable with English grammar, easily initiate conversations with strangers, can talk about - and understand others talking about - almost anything, and want to learn even more words and gain even more confidence while speaking.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/xB6x6rYGtgDWkVCZ7

English Conversation Group

Tuesdays 10 - 11 am (January 10 - March 14, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/Jq7GP5LnK6wSUb148

English Conversation Group

Tuesdays 6-7 pm (January 10 - March 14, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/Qxh6vvrJrRefUXjx9

English Conversation Group

Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm (January 10 - March 14, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/FTQTn6ovsyWYUa227

English Conversation Group

Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 pm (January 11 - March 15, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/fUntcAa3VCTuAm9e6

English Conversation Group

Wednesdays 4-5 pm (January 11 - March 15, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/ZsXAaFM11Xqyw6s49

English Conversation Group

Thursdays 12-1 pm (January 12 - March 16, 2023)

Join us for an informal conversation group with motivated peers. Together, we’ll practice with vocal warm-ups, role play for everyday situations, and review the rhythm of American speakers. Our goal is to build confidence in speaking English and improve pronunciation and proficiency for better understanding.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/rzuTayZh4oZFrTar7

English Conversation Group

Thursdays 5-6 pm (January 19 - March 16, 2023)

Build your confidence in speaking English while meeting other adults in a casual learning environment.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/NQrA7KJpYhzEXk756

Edible Alphabet English

Wednesdays 10:30 am - 12:30 pm (January 11 - March 15, 2023)

In this free class, adults practice and build their skills in reading, speaking, and listening in English while we cook a meal together (at our own homes, connected through video call). Free grocery pick-up is available.

Sign up for the interest form here: www.bit.ly/EAEnglish.

Body Language: Medical English for Healthcare Workers & Interested Others

Wednesdays 6-7 pm (January 11 - March 15, 2023)

Join us to increase English fluency by reviewing anatomy and medical terminology. We will discuss many other aspects of caregiving and paths to professional advancement. This free, online English program is will be led by a Free Library volunteer who is a retired medical professional (M.D., M.P.H, FACOG).

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/2KgZvz8H8Rcd7ZrT9

English Conversation Group: Art and Architecture - Mini Session

Mondays 9-10:30 am (February 6 - March 13, 2023)

Join us to learn and practice English while discussing famous works of art and architecture in Philadelphia.

Sign up for the interest form here: https://forms.gle/2N8aFxixFUuNVqCf6

Introducing Digital Skills: Computer Basics

Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine Street

Fridays 2:00-3:00 p.m. (January 13 - March 17, 2023)

Join the digital skills learning circle and study with us. We’ll use online courses designed to help you learn the basics. Bring your own device and headphones, or we can provide a laptop if necessary.

Click here to join the interest list: https://forms.gle/4o6dQPqiXTM42W5K7