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English language Classes | Information Sessions | Breezy English Conversation Classes | Citizenship Preparation

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English Classes

The New York Public Library helps adult students ameliorate their communication skills in English. We offer two types of English classes, available at more 40 libraries in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island.

These are series-based classes, held year-round in 10-calendar week cycles. Near classes encounter two days each week, for two hours each day. Select classes meet on Saturday mornings for four hours. Classes are for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level students. To register for classes, click hither.

ESOL Classes: for non-native speakers to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Adult Basic Didactics Classes: for students who already speak English but want to amend their reading and writing.
English for Work Classes: for Intermediate and Advanced speakers looking for work or already employed and desire a amend job.

Information Sessions

At the Information Session, y'all will make an engagement to register for classes.

Please annotation:

Classes are open to adults.
Testing is required for placement.
Documentation is not required.
Space is limited.
Children are not allowed at registration.

View our schedule of upcoming Information Sessions. For the virtually current information bachelor regarding these classes, please inquire at your local branch.

As a student in NYPL's free ESOL classes, Raul Flores is proud to say that he has gone from knowing just a few basic English phrases, to beingness able to converse comfortably with other English speakers. Watch him tell his story.

Informal English Conversation Classes: We Speak NYC

Observe our full calendar of classes!

GREAT NEWS! Nosotros have restarted IN-PERSON classes at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library!

A few classes continue to be online. Please read the listings carefully!

Sign-up opens 1 week before each class!

You will receive an e-mail confirmation immediately.

And so you will receive a reminder electronic mail 2 days before each class.

Intermediate and advanced level English learners practice English language past watching We Speak NYC videos and talking about them. Savor fun, interactive activities! Talk near New York City, current events, family life, and holidays — and meet other adult ESOL (English language for Speakers of Other Languages) learners from around the world.

IN-PERSON Intermediate-Level Conversation Classes:

Please annotation: We watch the same film in all classes during one week, but the conversations change. A dissimilar picture the side by side week!

Mondays, 2-four PM IN PERSON at SNFL, sixth Floor

March 28 | April 4

Thursdays, 2:30-iv:30 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 24 | March 31 | April 7

ONLINE Intermediate-Level Conversation Classes:

You will receive a Zoom link two days before the class.

Tuesdays, 6-8 PM ONLINE

March 29 | April 5

IN-PERSON Avant-garde-Level Chat Classes:

Delight annotation: Nosotros watch the same pic in all classes during one calendar week, but the conversations change. A different film the side by side week!

Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 29 | April 5

Wednesdays, five:30-7:30 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 30 | Apr half-dozen

Fridays, 2:30-four:30 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 25 | April 8

ONLINE Advanced-Level Conversation Classes:

You lot will receive a Zoom link 2 days before the form.

Mondays, 6-8 PM ONLINE

March 28 | April four

Chat classes continue in Apr!

Citizenship Preparation

Discover our full agenda of classes!

Sign up for our lively mixed intermediate/advanced level citizenship classes for adults preparing to take the U.Due south. Citizenship Examination in the next 1–2 years, and for adult English learners who want to better their English by learning almost American history and culture.

IN-PERSON High Beginner Level Citizenship Classes:

Thursdays, 12 PM-2 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 24 | March 31 | April seven

IN-PERSON Intermediate/Advanced-Level Citizenship Classes:

Wednesdays, 2-four PM IN PERSON at SNFL, 6th Floor

March 30 | April 6

Fridays, 10 AM-12 PM IN PERSON at SNFL, sixth Floor

April 1 | April 8

Topics:

March 30, April 1 (no class March 25): Amazing American Women! Celebrate Women's History Month!

March 24 (Loftier Beginner): Voting and Amendments

March 31 (High Beginner): The Civil Rights Movement and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

April 6, 7, eight: Understanding the Due north-400 Awarding Form - Part two (No problem if you didn't attend Part 1)

Citizenship classes go along in April!

Watch "BECOMING AMERICANS" immigrant New Yorkers from beyond the globe come to the Library to larn English language and prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test & Interview.

Explore additional citizenship resource and supplemental study groups and programs.

Major support for educational programming is provided by Merryl H. and James S. Tisch.

Major support for the Library's developed literacy programs is provided by the Metropolis of New York; Lynne and Richard Pasculano; Arthur W. Koenig; The JPB Foundation; the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Title II funding administered through the New York Land Instruction Department; Stavros Niarchos Foundation; and Lisa and Jeff Blau. Boosted support provided past the New York Land Coordinated Outreach Services Program; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bakery Family unit Foundation; The Earl Bailey Trust; New York State Library's Adult Literacy Library Services grant program; and an anonymous donor.