English Conversation at the Libraries
Come to Conversation Club! Practice speaking English in a friendly group. Everyone is welcome. Come as often as you like. Registration is not required. These sessions are discussions led by volunteers; they are not classes.
It's a good idea to call the branch to confirm that Conversation Club is being held, especially in the summer when some of our volunteers are away.
Our online calendar of events also lists the English Conversation Clubs. See a list of upcoming club meetings at all branches for the next 4 weeks.
| Library | Day & Time |
|---|---|
| Aspen Hill Library 4407 Aspen Hill Rd. Rockville 240-773-9410 |
Wednesday at 1:00 pm |
| Bethesda Library 7400 Arlington Rd. Bethesda 240-777-0970 |
Wednesday at 1:00 pm Thursday at 1:00 pm |
| Davis Library 6400 Democracy Blvd. Bethesda 240-777-0922 |
Thursday at 10:15 am |
| Germantown Library 19840 Century Blvd. Germantown, MD 20874 240-777-0110 |
Tuesday at 10:30 am Wednesday at 10:30 am Wednesday at 7:00 pm Friday at 10:30 am |
| Long Branch Library 8800 Garland Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20901 240-777-0910 |
Saturday at 10:30 am |
| Potomac Library 10101 Glenolden Dr. Potomac 240-777-0690 |
Saturday at 3:00 pm |
| Quince Orchard Library 15831 Quince Orchard Rd. Gaithersburg 240-777-0200 |
Tuesday at 10:00 am Tuesday at 7:00 pm Thursday at 10:00 am Saturday at 10:00 am |
| Rockville Memorial Library 21 Maryland Ave. Rockville 240-777-0140 |
Tuesday at 10:15 am |
| Twinbrook Library 202 Meadow Hall Dr. Rockville 240-777-0240 |
Monday at 10:00 am |
Materials for Learning English
MCPL lends books, videotapes and DVD's, audiotapes, and CD's that provide instruction in speaking, reading, and writing English. Here are some suggested materials:
For speakers of all languages
For speakers of specific languages
For information on learning languages other than English, please visit our Language Learning library guide. MCPL also has a limited collection of adult and children's materials in certain world languages to serve the county's diverse population. For more information, please see our World Language webpage.
English Classes in the Community
- Literacy Council of Montgomery County, Maryland301-610-0030
Provides free reading, writing, and English language tutoring to adults in Montgomery County. The Literacy Council also offers 10-week beginning, intermediate and advanced ESOL classes to adults. - Montgomery College Adult ESOL and Literacy-GED Program301-962-8950
Free ESL classes (previously offered by Montgomery County Public Schools Adult Education). - Montgomery College Workforce Development and Continuing Education301-251-7262
Information about tuition-based ESL classes, ranging from beginning to advanced. - Montgomery County Coalition for Adult English Literacy (MCAEL)MCAEL provides a comprehensive listing of free and fee-based English and literacy classes in Montgomery County, arranged geographically.
- Gilchrist Center for Cultural DiversityLocations in Wheaton and Germantown offer English classes, citizenship classes, and more.
- Montgomery County Refugee Training Center at Montgomery College301-649-8050 or 240-567-7262
Classes for refugees and asylees include: Intensive English Language, Certified Nursing Assistant, Computer and Receptionist Training, Hotel and Food Service Training, Customer Service Training, Accent Reduction and more.
Language Line Services
To speak with a librarian in your native language through an interpreter, call Ask-a-Librarian at 240-777-0001 or your library branch.
Language Lab
Long Branch Library has a Computer Lab with 11 computers to help non-English speakers, both adults and children.
- learn English
- refine English pronunciation and listening skills
- improve reading speed
No reservations are required, and there is a 2-hour time limit per session. The program offered in the lab is Mango Languages, so you may learn conversational English at your own pace.
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