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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.
View the full schedule of WE SPEAK NYC Classes and sort by day and/or location, or see the full list of participating locations:
- Arlington Library, Mondays
- Bay Ridge Library, Thursdays
- Brooklyn Heights Library, Mondays or Wednesdays
- Bushwick Library, Thursdays
- Central Library, Mondays or Wednesdays
- Clinton Hill Library, Fridays
- Coney Island Library, Fridays
- Cortelyou Library, Wednesdays
- Dyker Library, Fridays
- Highlawn Library, Thursdays
- Homecrest Library, Tuesdays or Saturdays
- Marcy Library, Mondays
- McKinley Park Library, Tuesdays
- Midwood Library, Tuesdays or Fridays
- Mill Basin Library, Wednesdays
- Paerdegat Library, Tuesdays
- Park Slope Library, Mondays
- Sheepshead Bay Library, Saturdays
- Sunset Park Library, Tuesdays
- Walt Whitman Library, Mondays
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
English Classes with We Speak NYC
We offer:
Free We Speak NYC English classesFree English practice materialsInformation on rights and resources for recently-immigrated New YorkersEnglish language practice with other adultsNo registration required!
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Free English Class
We offer:
Free We Speak NYC English classesFree English practice materials Information on rights and resources for immigrant New YorkersPractice English with other adultsNo registration required!
Free English Class
We offer:
Free We Speak NYC English classesFree English practice materialsInformation on rights and resources for immigrant New YorkersPractice English with other adultsNo registration required!
No classes on May 9 & 16, 2025
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Free English Class
We offer:
Free We Speak NYC English classesFree English practice materialsInformation on rights and resources for immigrant New YorkersPractice English with other adultsNo registration required!
Free English Class (We Speak NYC)
We offer:
Free We Speak NYC English classesFree English practice materials Information on rights and resources for immigrant New YorkersPractice English with other adultsNo registration required!
Free English Class
The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning EnglishThis class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to sign in.
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Free English Class (We Speak NYC)
The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning English…
Free English Class
The library offers free ESOL classes for beginners learning English.
Classes meet every weekImprove your EnglishPractice with other adults learning EnglishThis class is first-come, first-served until classroom hits capacity. We recommend arriving a few minutes early to sign in.
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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. 