Free Drop-In English Classes

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.  

See the full list of WE SPEAK NYC Classes and sort by day and/or location.
 

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..

 

Upcoming Events

Free English Class

Wed, Jul 3 10:30am
Sunset Park Library

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to sign in. 

Free English Class

Wed, Jul 3 10:30am
Highlawn, Meeting Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet twice a weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. Registration is not necessary.

(For non-beginner …

Free English Class

Wed, Jul 3 10:30am
Sheepshead Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. 

(For non-beginner classes, integrated English…

Free English Class

Wed, Jul 3 4:00pm
Mill Basin, Program Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet twice every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

A new 6-week session will begin the week of June 3rd and end the week of July 8th. The 2nd 6-week session will begin the week of…

Free English Class

Fri, Jul 5 2:30pm
Walt Whitman Library

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. Class Sign Up list is available at the Library Reference Desk…

Free English Class

Mon, Jul 8 10:30am
Highlawn, Meeting Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet twice a weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. Registration is not necessary.

(For non-beginner …

Free English Class

Mon, Jul 8 10:30am
Sheepshead Bay, Meeting Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. 

(For non-beginner classes, integrated English…

Free English Class

Mon, Jul 8 10:30am
Sunset Park Library

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to sign in. 

Free English Class

Mon, Jul 8 4:00pm
Mill Basin, Program Room

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet twice every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

A new 6-week session will begin the week of June 3rd and end the week of July 8th. The 2nd 6-week session will begin the week of…

Free English Class

Tue, Jul 9 1:30pm
Greenpoint Library

adult learning ESOL Immigrant Services

The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.

Classes meet twice a weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English

This class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. Registration is not necessary.

(For non-beginner …

Other ESOL Classes

Brooklyn Public Library offers other beginner English classes, job certification classes, and business English classes and can provide you with assistance and other resources. See all the different types of ESOL classes here.

 

Our Supporters

Brooklyn Public Library gratefully acknowledges the support the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs in supporting free, drop-in English classes at libraries across Brooklyn. 
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