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 1, 2024 open on 22 January at 9.30am.
- Classes start on Monday 5 February.
- 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 $15.50 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 19 Mar 2024 - Tue 19 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 9, 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. -
Harmony Week 2024: Around the World Costume Dress-up
- Dates
- 19032024Tue 19 Mar 2024 - Tue 19 Mar 2024
- Time
- 4 pm - 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Celebrate Harmony Week with our 'Around the World' costume dress-ups. Dress up in one of the cultural costumes from our Toy and Game collection and have your photo taken with our green screen in an AR cultural background. -
English Conversation Classes - Intermediate (Wednesdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Wed 20 Mar 2024 - Wed 20 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Apr 10, 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. -
Harmony Week 2024: Karaoke | 卡拉OK | カラオケ|노래방 | karaokê | कैरीओके
- Dates
- 20032024Wed 20 Mar 2024 - Wed 20 Mar 2024
- Time
- 3 pm - 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Let’s celebrate Multicultural March with songs in your native language. Karaoke is a fun way to show off your singing talents. Everyone loves to sing... so pick a song, rehearse, and be ready to show us how good you are. We have the stage and microphone ready for you! -
English Conversation Classes - Beginner (Thursdays 10.30am)
- Dates
- Thu 21 Mar 2024 - Thu 21 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Apr 11, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome. -
Harmony Week 2024: Capoeira Workshops
- Dates
- 22032024Fri 22 Mar 2024 - Fri 22 Mar 2024
- Time
- 2.45 pm - 5 pm
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library
Come be a part of our Harmony Week celebrations and explore Capoeira, the Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, acrobatics, dance, and combat, originally developed by African slaves in the 1700s and 1800s. -
English Conversation Class: Elementary (Mondays 9.45am)
- Dates
- Mon 25 Mar 2024 - Mon 25 Mar 2024
- Time
- 9.45 am - 11.15 am
- Frequency
- Every week on Monday, until Mar 25, 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 26 Mar 2024 - Tue 26 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Tuesday, until Apr 9, 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 27 Mar 2024 - Wed 27 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Wednesday, until Apr 10, 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 28 Mar 2024 - Thu 28 Mar 2024
- Time
- 10.30 am - 12 pm
- Frequency
- Every week on Thursday, until Apr 11, 2024
- Location
- Lionel Bowen Library, Maroubra
Weekly conversational English lessons for students of beginner level. Migrants from all non-English speaking backgrounds are welcome.