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.
| Summer Schedule |
|---|
| Faulk Central |
Thursdays |
7-8:30 p.m. |
May 13-August 26 |
| Little Walnut Creek |
Saturdays |
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
May 15-August 28 |
| Ruiz |
Tuesdays |
5-6 p.m. |
May 11-August 31 |
| Terrazas |
Wednesdays |
7-8:30 p.m. |
June 25-August 25 |
| Yarborough |
Saturdays |
10-11 a.m. |
May 15-August 28 |
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
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.
