Learn English

English Conversation Classes

Do you want more time to practice your English conversation skills? All adults (18 and over) are invited to sign up for this free class, and everyone is welcome to join at any time.  The classes meet once a week for 10 weeks. 

Fall Conversation Class schedule coming soon! 
 

Free English Tutors at Your Library

Te gustaría hablar ingles?  Podemos ayudarte.  En cada biblioteca tenemos tutores para enseñarte una o dos veces por semana.  Enseñan vocabulario y lecciones de gramática para mejorar tu conversación.  Para registrarte, llama al (813) 273-3650, de lunes a viernes, 8 AM – 4 PM.  Actualmente, tenemos una lista de espera para un tutor.  Debes ser paciente; puede tomar un mes o hasta un año.

If you or someone you know wants to learn to speak conversational English we can help.  Our tutors will work with you one-on-one or in a small group at the local library.  Students must be 18 years of age or older.  To register as a student with the Hillsborough Literacy Council, just call:  (813) 273-3650. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

While You Wait

While you wait for a tutor or a conversation class, take advantage of these two FREE online programs.

Mango Languages – Visit the Hillsborough Public Library Database at http://www.hcplc.org/hcplc/dw/.  Then, find MANGO Languages under the Databases A to Z link.  Select the language you want to study:  Ingles para hispanoparlantes, Ingles para falantes do portugues brasileiro, or Angielski dla polskich rozmówców.

USA Learns – This website has stories, videos, and pictures to help you learn English.  Choose your level – Beginner, Low Intermediate, or Intermediate - and then get started with lessons.  Click here to start learning English.

Adult and Community Education
In 15 locations throughout the county, these public schools offer free classes to learn English (ESOL) and to earn a GED.  Students must be 16 years or older.  There are daytime and evening classes.  Call (813) 740-7750 or visit their website at http://ace.mysdhc.org.

Local Churches

Many churches in this area offer free English classes.  Ask if your church offers one.

Bell Shoals Baptist Church - Wednesday evening English classes in Brandon (813-689-4229, ext 309)

First Missionary Baptist Church of Seffner – free English and GED classes (813-404-0264)

Idewild Baptist Church – (813-264-8727)

Hillsborough Community College – English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

If you want to improve your English to a professional and academic level, register for classes with HCC at the Dale Mabry or Ybor Campus.  EAP Courses are offered from levels 1 – 6 in Reading, Writing, Speaking/Listening, and Grammar.  Classes are not free, but you may qualify for financial assistance.

Call (813) 253-7201 to register at the Dale Mabry Campus and (813) 253-7601 for the Ybor Campus.  For more information go to http://www.hccfl.edu/dm/associate-in-arts/academic-programs/eap.aspx.

University of South Florida – Continuing Education

Take classes at USF to help with accent reduction, writing, speaking, or grammar skills.  Course lengths range from 1 to 2 months.  Go to this website to view and register for classes:  http://cereg.usf.edu/WebModule/reg/index.jsp?categoryId=10020.