Arapahoe Libraries partner with a local adult education organization The Learning Source, opens a new window to offer free English classes and English conversation circles to adults in our community.
English Conversation Circle or English Class: Which do I choose?
English Conversation Circle
- Multilevel. Learners with all levels of English skills are welcome.
- No need to register, just walk in.
- Locations: Eloise May, Smoky Hill, Sheridan, online.
- 1.5 hours per week, no homework.
- No textbook, there are activities for all levels.
- Cost: $0 (free)
English Class
- Leveled: learners are tested and placed in one of 6 levels according to their English skills.
- Need to register to participate. Registration takes place twice a year: January and August.
- Locations: Eloise May, Smoky Hill, Sheridan.
- 6 hours per week + 2 hours of homework.
- Leveled textbooks provided for in-class use. Free access to a learning platform for homework.
- Cost: $0 (free)
English Class Registration - Fall 2026
Step 1: GET AN APPOINTMENT
To sign up for classes, please RSVP for one of the registration and testing sessions, opens a new window. The RSVP link is active on August 3 at 10 am.
Step 2: REGISTRATION AND TESTING
The session is 2.5 to 3 hours and includes enrollment, orientation and placement test. Please do not bring children. Classes are free. Space is limited.
SHERIDAN LIBRARY |
SMOKY HILL LIBRARY |
ELOISE MAY LIBRARY |
| Week of August 10. Please RSVP online on August 3 to get an appointment. |
Week of August 10. Please RSVP online on August 3 to get an appointment. |
Week of August 17. Please RSVP online on August 3 to get an appointment. |
Step 3: FALL 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
Classes are from August to December 2026. Classes include practice in the following areas: listening, reading, speaking, writing, grammar and vocabulary building. Childcare is not available.
SHERIDAN LIBRARY |
SMOKY HILL LIBRARY |
ELOISE MAY LIBRARY |
| 3425 W. Oxford Ave. Denver, CO 80236 |
5430 S. Biscay Cir. Centennial, CO 80015 |
1471 S. Parker Rd. Denver, CO 80231 |
| August 17 to December 2 | August 18 to December 3 | August 24 to December 10 |
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CLASS LEVELS 1–4 Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm |
CLASS LEVELS 1–3 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm CLASS LEVELS 4–6 |
CLASS LEVELS 0-4 Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm OR 5:45-8:45 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:45-8:45 pm CLASS LEVELS 5-6 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm CLASS LEVELS 5 |
Registration and classes are for adults 17+ years old. Childcare will not be provided. To learn more, ask a staff member or contact The Learning Source at 720-235-8752 or libraryesl@thelearningsource.org.
The Learning Source protects the rights of individuals with disabilities by providing equal
access to programs and services.
Download our flyer to share with English learners in your community:
English Language Class Flyer - Fall 2026 - English
English Language Class Flyer - Fall 2026 - Spanish
English Language Class Flyer - Fall 2026 - Russian
English Language Class Flyer - Fall 2026 - Arabic
Missed the English Class Registration?
Attend English Conversation Circles at the library or online! No registration required.
These adult education providers also offer English classes in our area. Please contact them directly to confirm schedule and costs.
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