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                    English learning

                    City Library is closed for renovation

                    Reservation pickups are still available from Tuesday 2 April at the following times:

                    Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm and Saturdays, 10am to 1pm.

                    Returns are available 24/7

                    Find out more information about City Library.

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                    Come along for informal English conversation practice at our participating libraries.

                    All sessions are free and facilitated by an English speaking volunteer.

                    There are sessions online via Zoom and in person at narrm ngarrgu Library, Southbank Library and Kathleen Syme Library (Carlton) and Library at The Dock.
                    Follow the links below to book at your preferred location:

                    Bookings are essential as seats are limited.

                    Please note bookings open two​ days before each Conversation Club date.

                    Please note:

                    • The English Conversation Club is a free program run by volunteers. Sessions may be subject to cancellation at late notice.
                    • Conversation groups are for adult learners and are not suitable for children.​

                    More ways to keep polishing your English skills

                    Look out for English learning videos on our YouTube channel and check out Active Reading and Tense Buster below to practise listening, speaking and pronunciation.

                    Get used to the Australian accent with our efilm collection, watch Strictly Ballroom and Kenny with Kanopy and The Australian Dream and The Tracker on Beamafilms.

                    Join the library as an online member to get immediate access to all of our eResources.

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