English Conversation Groups are free and informal.  They’re a great way to learn some English and practice your speaking. They usually meet once a week for 1 to 2 hours, and you attend when you can.  Here is an updated list of conversation groups in our area. Due to the pandemic, most of the places have groups that are either suspended or being offered online.  So unfortunately, space is more limited than usual.

If you know of any other conversation groups offered in the area, please let us know.

FRAMINGHAM/NATICK

• Literacy Unlimited at the main Framingham Library and Natick Library
  • Status:  Currently low-beginner conversation classes are in person at the libraries.  Others are meeting online.
    Next low-beginner class starting on July 7th in Natick.
    See the latest schedule.
  • Cost: Free
  • Locations:
    • (Framingham) Main Library at 49 Lexington Street
    • (Natick) Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street
  • Contact:
    • (Framingham) Literacy Office at fplmail4@minlib.net,  508-532-5574
    • (Natick) literacy@morseinstitute.org
      Laurie Christie,  508-647-6400 x1583

MARLBOROUGH

• Marlborough Public Library
  • Status: You can call/email to check the latest status of conversation circles.  None currently offered
    You can also check the library Calendar of Events
  • Several Beginner and Intermediate groups meet and talk for one hour
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Marlborough Town Library, 35 West Main Street
  • Contact: Lori Berkey at (508) 624-6900 or at lberkey@cwmars.org

MILFORD

• Milford Town Library
  • Status:  Drop-in conversation classes are currently cancelled due to the pandemic.  You can contact the library for latest status.
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Milford Town Library, 80 Spruce Street
  • Contact: 508- 473-2145, ext. 2  email: aberard@cwmars.org

NATICK

• Literacy Unlimited 
  • Status:  Currently there are no in-person conversation classes offered.
    There are many weekly remote Zoom classes being offered, and some have space available
    You can add your name on this form  to register or add you name to the waitlist
  • Translated Information:  [Spanish] [Portuguese] [Chinese]
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street
  • Contact: literacy@morseinstitute.org
    Laurie Christie,  508-647-6400 x1583

NORTHBOROUGH

• Northborough Senior Center 
  • Status: No classes currently offered
  • Cost: Free (sponsored by Northborough Senior Center), but purchase of books expected
  • Other expectation: computer or tablet available for Zoom sessions
  • Contact: Meredith Bohne, noreasta@aol.com, 508-485-4848
• Northborough Free Library
  • Status:  No conversation groups  currently offered
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Northborough Free Library, 34 Main Street
  • Contact: Deborah Hersh,  adults@northboroughlibrary.org, 508-393-5025 ext 5

SHREWSBURY

• Shrewsbury Public Library
  • Status:  There are two in-person conversation groups.  Email  splreference@cwmars.org to register.
    (check schedule)
  • Groups:
    • Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 at the library
    • Fridays 10-11 at Father Smith Center (behind St. Anne’s Church, 130 Boston Turnpike)
    • Online (virtual) classes
      • Tuesdays 3-4:30
      • Saturdays 10:30-Noon
  • The library’s Facebook Page points to several resources that can improve your English
  • Instagram (with English tips)
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Shrewsbury Public Library, 609 Main Street
  • Contact: splreference@cwmars.org, 508-841-8609

WAYLAND

• Wayland Free Public Library
  • Status: You can check the current schedule
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Wayland Free Public Library, 5 Concord Road
  • Contact: M.J. Wright, mwright@minlib.net, 508-358-2311
    (to check for latest available groups and signup)

WELLESLEY

• Wellesley Library ESL
  • Status: The Summer 2021 semester of WellesleyESL will be held virtually. To learn more about how to participate, send an email to WellesleyESL Program Coordinator, Karen Evans at  wellesleyESL@minlib.net
  • Note: Only for people who live or work in Wellesley
  • Cost: Free
  • Location: Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street (and also community centers)
  • Contact: Karen Evans,  wellesleyESL@minlib.net, 781-235-1610