Talk Time is an opportunity for new English learners to practice speaking English in a safe, non-threatening, and relaxed environment. Volunteers facilitate conversation to help and encourage participants to speak English. Talk Time sessions are free and open to any adult who wants to practice his or her ability to speak English. No registration is necessary. A person may attend all Talk Time Sessions in a semester, or as many as they are able. Each session focuses on a different topic of conversation.
| Spring Schedule |
|---|
| Faulk Central |
Thursdays |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Feb. 18-May 20 |
| Little Walnut Creek |
Saturdays |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Feb. 20-May 22 |
| Milwood Branch |
Saturdays |
10:30 a.m.-12 noon |
Feb. 20-May 22 |
| Old Quarry Branch |
Thursdays |
10:30 a.m.-12 noon |
Ends May 27 |
| Ruiz |
Tuesdays |
5-6 p.m. |
Feb. 16-May 18 |
| Southeast Austin |
Tuesdays |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Feb. 16-May 18 |
| St. John |
Saturdays |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Feb. 20-May 22 |
| Terrazas |
Wednesdays |
7-8:30 p.m. |
Feb. 17-May 19 |
| Yarborough |
Saturdays |
10-11 a.m. |
Feb. 20-May 22 |
Please Note: Talk Time is not a formal English as a Second Language (ESL) class. Participants must already speak some English to benefit. For information on ESL classes offered in the Austin area, please call the Library's Telephone Reference at (512) 974-7400.
Volunteers for Spring Semester
If you are interested in volunteering to be a Talk Time Volunteer Facilitator we are accepting applicants. Please see the Talk Time Volunteer page for information on how to apply. For more information, please call (512) 974-7529.
Sponsored in part by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and the Friends of the Austin Public Library.
