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 4 2026 open on Monday 28 September at 9.30am.
  • Term 4 classes start the week of Monday 12 October 2026.
  • 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 $19 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 apply to join the Library, but will need to visit us to complete your membership (bring your ID).

For more information, please contact us.

English proficiency levels

We offer English classes for three skill levels: Beginner, Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate. The below information helps understand the differences and can be used to determine which class level suits you.

LevelProficiency in Speaking English
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.

Pre-Intermediate

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.

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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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