09/05/2026
Faced with the challenge of not having room in our classes for new students, we look for creative ways to keep adults learning whenever possible.
One way we do this is through Conversation Classes offered through our partnership with The Seattle Public Library . While these classes don't provide the formal instruction of our ESOL (English) classes, they give students an opportunity to practice English, build confidence, and stay connected to a learning community.
For students who choose to attend Conversation Class, it can become much more than a place to practice English.
One student told us:
“I live alone and I have no one to practice speaking with. This makes a big difference for me.”
Another shared:
“Sometimes I feel lonely and low-confidence and isolated. Just coming to this class is a routine, and that’s an everyday small success."
For many students, Conversation Class is one of the few places they have to speak English, make friends, ask questions, share their experiences, and build confidence in their new community.
That's the kind of opportunity we work to create at Literacy Source and one we think all adults who need it should have access to.
Conversation Classes can provide an important bridge, but they cannot replace the formal classes students are waiting for. Please consider donating to our Back to School Appeal raising $50,000 to help more adult learners reach their goals.
Donate at the link below:
https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/ujxpMXQPrhnI2jaNX78GNQ
Join Conversation Class: https://www.literacysource.org/spl-conversation-circles
Volunteer: https://www.literacysource.org/volunteers
