Conversation Groups
Conversation Groups offer adult ESL learners with intermediate and above language skills a valuable opportunity to practice listening and speaking English in a relaxed, comfortable setting with their peers. Learners at this level can generally carry on simple conversations, ask and answer questions, and share personal stories, but may still need practice to build fluency and confidence.
These groups help participants strengthen their skills and open doors to new opportunities—whether that's connecting more easily in their communities, advancing at work, supporting their children’s education, or participating more fully in everyday life. Beyond language practice, Conversation Groups provide a welcoming space to meet others, share experiences, and feel part of a supportive community.
Meetings take place frequently, either in person or virtually over Zoom, and there is no fee to attend.
Virtual Conversation Groups
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Addison Public Library
4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL 60101
Every Monday
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.For more information, contact Guest Services at 630-543-3617.
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Fountaindale Public Library
300 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Every Wednesday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.For more information, contact the library at 630-759-2102.
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Wheaton Public Library
225 N. Cross Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Every Saturday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.For more information, contact Adult Services at 630-868-7525.
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Woodridge Public Library
3 Plaza Drive, Woodridge, IL 60517
Every Tuesday
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.For more information, contact Adult Services at 630-487-2577.
In-Person Conversation Groups
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Downers Grove Public Library
1050 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Every Monday
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.For more information, call the Adult and Teen Services Department at (630) 960-1200
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Indian Prairie Public Library
401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561
1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month
10:00 a.m. – NoonFor more information, contact Joe Popowitch, Resources Librarian, at 630-884-8032.
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Naper Boulevard Library
2035 S Naper Blvd, Naperville, IL 60565
Every Wednesday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.For more information, contact Adult Services Department, at 630-637-2201.
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Nichols Library
200 W. Jefferson Ave. Naperville, IL 60540
Every Thursday
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.For more information, contact the library at 630-961-4100.
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Westmont Public Library
428 N. Cass Ave., Westmont, IL 60559
Every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.For more information, call the library at 630-869-6150.
Hybrid Conversation Groups
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Itasca Community Library
500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca, IL 60143
Hybrid: In-person or Virtual
Every Wednesday
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.For more information, contact Adult Services at 630-773-1699.
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Roselle Public Library District
40 S. Park Street, Roselle, IL 60172
Hybrid: In-person or Virtual
In-person 1st & 3rd Thursday
Online 2nd Thursday
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.mFor more information, call 630-529-1641.