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
Maureen B. Gauzza Public Library
1211 Countryway Blvd. Tampa, FL 33626.
Mondays @ 4:00p.m. – 5:00 pm
Spring Session: 3/24, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 5/5, 5/12.
Jimmie B. Keel Regional Public Library
2902 W. Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33618
Tuesdays @ 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Spring Session: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13.
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Public Library
3910 S. Manhattan Ave., Tampa FL 33611
Tuesdays @ 11:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.
Spring Session: 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13.
North Tampa Branch Library
8916 North Blvd. Tampa 33604
Tuesdays 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m.
Spring Session: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27.
Riverview Public Library
9951 Balm Riverview Rd. Riverview, FL 33611
Wednesdays @ 11:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
Spring Session: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14
SouthShore Regional Public Library
15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin, FL 33573.
Wednesdays @ 4:00p.m.-5:00p.m.
Winter session: 3/5, 3/12.
Spring Session: 3/26, 4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28
Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library
7606 Paula Dr. Tampa, FL 33615.
Saturdays @ 3:30p.m. – 4:30p.m.
Spring Session: 3/29, 4/5, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17.
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 2025
Instructions to help join a Zoom Session
Instrucciones para reunirse en Zoom
Tuesdays at 5:30 P.M.
Starting April 22nd, 2025.
No class May 6th
Conversation Leader: Christine E.
Click here to join: Converse!
Thursdays at 10:00 A.M.
Last class May 22nd
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. Registration is required. For more information click here.
Updated 5/9/2025