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THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY—
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY—
ADULT LITERACY, PRE-HSE AND ESOL
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Main Office: 310 East Kingsbridge Road, Bronx, NY 10458
Telephone: 718.579.4244
www.nypl.org/english
www.nypl.org/events/classes/esol/spanish-classes (en Español)
The New York Public Library helps adult students (over the age of 16)
improve their communication skills in English. Two types of English
classes are offered, available at more than 40 libraries in the Bronx,
Manhattan, and Staten Island. ESOL classes are for nonnative speakers
to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Adult Basic
Education classes are for students who already speak English but
want to improve their reading and writing.
These are series-based classes, held year-round in 10-week cycles.
Most classes meet 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.
Students must attend an information session to register for classes,
and registration is required in order to attend these classes. Please
note: classes are open to adults, testing is required for placement,
documentation is not required, space is limited, and children are not
allowed at registration.
Drop-in English Conversation Classes
Already know English and want to practice speaking with other
people? Come to the library, and meet other people who are practicing
English. In these classes, intermediate level English language
learners will have the opportunity to: practice English by watching We
Are New York videos and talking about them; talk with library volunteers
about current events, New York City, family life, and holidays;
or prepare for the United States citizenship exam.
There are also high beginner level conversation classes available for
students who have filed a USCIS N400 application and are preparing
to take the United States citizenship exam in the next six to nine
months. Call the number above for more information.
10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Telephone: 718.230.2191
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/adult-literacy
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/literacy/ged-preparation
www.bklynpubliclibrary.org/only-bpl/literacy/english-classes
Brooklyn Public Library’s (BPL) Adult Learning Centers provide free
adult basic education (ABE) for beginning adult readers and writers
with the help of trained volunteer tutors. Through books, technology,
and small group instruction, adults build the skills needed
to meet their personal, educational, and employment goals. The
Adult Learning Centers are located at the Bedford, Central, Eastern
Parkway, Flatbush, and New Lots libraries.
Free part-time Pre-HSE classes are available for adults 17 and older
interested in preparing for a high school equivalency class. Classes
meet two days per week for a total of 6 hours in libraries throughout
Brooklyn. Evening, daytime, and weekend schedules are available.
Free, full-time Pre-HSE classes are available for 17–24 year-olds at
the Bedford and New Lots Learning Centers. Students develop their
literacy, numeracy, job readiness, and life skills.
BPL offers free ESOL classes at various levels for adults 17 and
older whose first language is not English. Students practice listening,
speaking, reading and writing English for everyday needs. Classes
meet two days per week for a total of 6 hours in libraries throughout
Brooklyn. Evening, daytime, and weekend schedules are available.
BPL also offers free access to self-directed online learning platforms
and databases to library cardholders. Databases allow users to use
online videos, tutorials, and practice exams to improve their knowledge
and skills in the library or at home.
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