Classes

Project Literacy provides free classes taught by professional ESOL teachers and conversation circles led by native English speakers. All classes require advance registration. To register, please complete our New Student Form. Contact Aimee Lambert at alambert@watertown-ma.gov if you have any questions.

Fall 2022

This year we will be offering fourteen professionally taught English classes, one-one-one tutoring, and over fourteen small groups facilitated by our team of volunteers. We have day and evening classes with in-person and virtual options. If you are interested in taking one, please contact us as soon as possible! 

Beginner Level Classes

  • Monday & Wednesday Mornings
  • Monday & Wednesday Nights
  • Tuesday & Thursday Nights

Intermediate Level Classes

  • Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons
  • Tuesday & Thursday Nights
  • Saturday Mornings

Advanced Level Classes

  • Tuesday & Thursday Afternoons
  • Tuesday & Thursday Nights

Beginner Level Small Groups

  • Mondays, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Starts September 12
    Drop-In, any level | Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd floor
  • Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Starts December 1
    Beginner 1-2 | Raya Stern Trustees Room

Beginner/Intermediate Level Small Groups

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Starts September 14
    Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd floor 

Intermediate Level Small Groups

  • Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:45 am - 10:45 am | Starts September 12
    Conversation | Lucia Mastrangelo Room, Library 2nd floor 

Intermediate/Advanced Level Small Groups

  • Tuesdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Starts September 13
    Conversation for Women | Zoom
  • Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm | Starts September 14
    Conversation | Zoom
  • Thursdays, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Starts September 15
    News Conversation | Zoom

Advanced Level Small Groups

  • Tuesdays, 9:30 am - 11 am | Starts October 17
    Conversation | Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd floor 
  • Wednesdays, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Starts September 14
    Conversation/Writing | Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd floor
  • Thursdays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Starts September 15
    Conversation | Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd floor

Drop-In Conversation Groups (All Levels)

English language learners of all levels are welcome to attend Project Literacy’s drop-in conversation groups. Registration is not required.

  • Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Ongoing
    Evening Let's Talk | Raya Stern Trustees Room, Library 2nd Floor
  • Fridays, 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Ongoing
    Morning Let's Talk | Lucia Mastrangelo Room, Library 2nd Floor

Individual Tutoring - By Registration Only

Project Literacy offers regular one-on-one English tutoring with dedicated volunteer tutors. Tutoring sessions can begin any time after a student is registered in the Project Literacy program. To make an appointment to register, contact Aimee Lambert at alambert@watertown-ma.gov or 617-924-8797.