Conversation Groups | English At Large

What are English At Large Conversation Groups?

Our conversation groups are groups of 8-12 learners who meet weekly to practice their English speaking skills. Our groups provide an opportunity for learners to improve their speaking confidence and meet other adults who are learning English.

All groups are free! There is no cost to attend our conversation groups.
All adults who want to practice their English speaking skills are welcome at our groups.
We recommend that you have an at least an intermediate English speaking level. If you can speak on the telephone without too much difficulty, your English speaking ability is likely at an intermediate level.
Conversation groups are not English classes. Our trained volunteers focus mainly on listening and speaking, and less on reading and writing.

Topics usually covered in conversation groups include American culture and holidays, idioms, casual spoken English, and daily life situations (the bank, the post office, speaking with neighbors, etc.).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can participate?
English At Large Conversation Groups are open to all adults who want to practice their English speaking skills.

What level of English do I need to attend?
To participate fully in a group, we recommend that you have an at least an intermediate English speaking level. If you can speak on the telephone without too much difficulty, your English speaking ability is likely at an intermediate level.

Each Conversation Group facilitator determines which learners can join their group and may determine that some learner’s English speaking ability is too low to join their conversation group.

How much do these groups cost?
All of our programs are free.

Can I attend more than one Conversation Group at the same time?
You can only register for one group at the start of the semester. When registration closes, you can sign up for the waitlist of a second group. If there is space in that group, you will be able to attend a second group.

I’ve participated in a Conversation Group in the past. Do I need to register again?
Yes. All learners who would like to take part in our current session of conversation groups must fill out the registration form.

What happens after I register?
English At Large and your group facilitator will call or email you before the group begins. Please confirm that you are in a group before attending. Please note that our conversation groups are very popular and that you might be placed on a waiting list.

Registration for our Conversation Group Program is Now OPEN

Register Today! Groups will fill up quickly.

Please only register for one group. You will receive an email to confirm your enrollment.

Summer Conversation Groups will begin on June 10, 2024 and run through August 15, 2024

Summer 2024 Group Schedule

ACTON

Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30am, Acton Memorial Library (June 10 – August 12)

ANDOVER

Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm, Andover Memorial Hall Library (June 10 – August 12)

ARLINGTON

Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:30am, Arlington Community Center (June 13 – August 15) WAITLIST ONLY

BURLINGTON

Thursdays, 1:00 – 2:30pm, Burlington Public Library (June 13 – August 15)
Thursdays, 7:15 – 8:45pm, Burlington Public Library (June 13 – August 15)

LEXINGTON

Mondays, 12:30 – 2:00pm. Lexington Community Center (June 10 – August 12)

READING

Mondays, 10:00 – 11:30am, Reading Public Library (June 10 – August 12)

WALTHAM

Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:30pm, Waltham Public Library (June 11 – August 13)

WINCHESTER

Tuesdays, 12:30 – 2:00pm, Winchester Public Library (June 11 – August 13)

WOBURN

Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm, Woburn Public Library (June 11 – August 13) WAITLIST ONLY

Questions? Please call our office at 781-395-2374 or email learn@englishatlarge.org

English At Large

800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org

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