English conversation classes
English classes for migrants
Randwick City Library provides English Conversation classes for people wishing to improve their English language skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome to attend classes. This is a great way to meet new people and help you feel part of the community.
Everyone is welcome to register, however, if demand is high, priority for bookings will be given to residents of the Local Government Area. Alternatively, the Federal Government also has a scheme called the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) which runs courses across the country. Local AMEP classes are provided by TAFE NSW Randwick College
About the classes
- Bookings for Term 3, 2024 open on Monday 8 July at 9.30am.
- Classes start on Monday 22 July, Tuesday 23 July, Wednesday 24 July and Thursday 25 July.
- You must be a Library member to attend. Library membership is free.
- Registration is limited to one class per person per term.
- You will need to attend a class regularly. If you are absent for two occasions in a row without providing a reason, we will have to give your place to someone else.
- A fee of $16 applies per term.
- For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions by clicking on one of the classes listed below.
Need to improve your English skills further? Use our online English Learning resources. They are free for Randwick City Library members. You can now join the Library online.
For more information, please contact us.
English proficiency levels
We offer English classes for three skill levels: Beginner, Elementary and Intermediate. The below information helps understand the differences and can be used to determine which class level suits you.
Level | Proficiency in Speaking English |
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Beginner | You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know. You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions. You can understand numbers, prices and times. |
Elementary | You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics. You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job. You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation. |
Intermediate | You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events. You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision. You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express. |
You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know.
You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions.
You can understand numbers, prices and times.
You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics.
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job.
You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation.
You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision.
You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express.
You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know.
You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions.
You can understand numbers, prices and times.
You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics.
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job.
You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation.
You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision.
You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express.
You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know.
You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions.
You can understand numbers, prices and times.
You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics.
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job.
You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation.
You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision.
You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express.
You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know.
You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions.
You can understand numbers, prices and times.
You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics.
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job.
You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation.
You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision.
You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express.
You can use simple words or phrases, for example to describe where you live and people you know.
You can understand simple questions and instructions and follow short directions.
You can understand numbers, prices and times.
You have sufficient vocabulary to take part in everyday discussion involving familiar situations and topics.
You can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in simple terms, for example your family and other people, living conditions, your educational background and your current or past job.
You can use simple techniques to start, maintain, or end a short turn in conversation.
You have sufficient vocabulary to express yourself on topics such as hobbies and interests, work, travel, and current events.
You can express the main point you want to make comprehensibly with reasonable precision.
You can communicate with reasonable accuracy in familiar contexts; generally good control though with noticeable mother tongue influence. Errors are fine, but it is clear what you are trying to express.
Book Now
The next occurrences of our classes are (please note: you only need to book in once per term, please do not book in on a weekly basis; one class per person per term only):
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English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Tue 2 Jul 2024 - Tue 2 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Jul 2, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Wed 3 Jul 2024 - Wed 3 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Jul 3, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Thu 4 Jul 2024 - Thu 4 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Jul 4, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Mon 22 Jul 2024 - Mon 22 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Monday, until Sep 23, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of elementary level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Tue 23 Jul 2024 - Tue 23 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Sep 24, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Wed 24 Jul 2024 - Wed 24 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Sep 25, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Thu 25 Jul 2024 - Thu 25 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Sep 26, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Mon 29 Jul 2024 - Mon 29 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Monday, until Sep 23, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of elementary level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Tuesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Tue 30 Jul 2024 - Tue 30 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Sep 24, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Wed 31 Jul 2024 - Wed 31 Jul 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Sep 25, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
A weekly class for intermediate level English speakers to improve conversation skills. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.