The Hillsborough Literacy Council organizes English practice groups called “Conversation Corners” to provide adult English language learners an opportunity to practice speaking English in the comfort of a small group.
Conversation Corner groups are led by volunteers.
Conversation Corner groups are open to any adult English language learner who would like to speak and understand English more easily. You do not have to be a student in the Hillsborough Literacy Council tutoring program to attend. No pre-registration is required and you may attend as many or as few sessions as you like.
Please call us at 813-273-3650 for more information.
In-Person Conversation Corners
In person conversation corners will return to select Hillsborough County Public Libraries in late January 2026.
Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
1211 Countryway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33626.
Mondays @ 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16.
Seminole Heights Branch Library
4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33603
Mondays @ 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
1/26, 2/2, 2/9.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa, FL 33611
Tuesdays 11 a.m.-12p.m.
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17.
Riverview Public Library
9951 Balm Riverview Rd., Riverview FL 33569
Wednesdays @ 11a.m.-12p.m.
No class 2/18
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18.
SouthShore Regional Library
15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573
Wednesdays @ 4p.m.-5p.m.
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18.
Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library
7606 Paula Dr., Tampa, FL 33615.
Saturdays @ 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21.
Below you will see the virtual Conversation Corners schedule with links to a Zoom session. English Language Learners are welcome to attend as many sessions as they wish.
Virtual Conversation Corners 2026
Instructions to help join a Zoom Session
Instrucciones para reunirse en Zoom
Tuesdays at 5:00 P.M.
No class 1/27
Conversation Leader: Christine E.
Click here to join: Converse!
Thursdays 10:00 A.M.
No class 2/5
Conversation Leader: Carol B.
Click here to join: Converse!
Florida Literacy Coalition: Online English Conversation Class
The Florida Literacy Coalition is offering free online English conversation classes to Florida residents. These are intermediate-level conversation classes that meet once a week for 8 weeks and registration is required. Visit Florida Online English Conversation Class Program for information.
Updated 2/2/2026