Practice English
Welcome. Come practice English with us. It is free.
You talk with a partner. Your partner listens. You get better each week.
What is this?
- It is free. You never pay.
- There is no test. You do not need to know a lot of English.
- Every level is welcome. New learners come too.
- You can come one time. You can come every week.
- We do not ask for papers or ID.
What happens?
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You tell us your name and how to reach you.
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We find you a partner. Your partner is a volunteer.
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You meet and talk for one hour. You pick what to talk about.
Where and when
Find a place near you. Just come. You do not need to call first.
North County
| Place | Day | Time | Notes |
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| [Place name][Street address, city] | Tuesday | 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Ask at the front desk. |
Central County
| Place | Day | Time | Notes |
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| [Place name][Street address, city] | Thursday | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Free parking in back. |
East County
| Place | Day | Time | Notes |
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| [Place name][Street address, city] | Wednesday | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
South County
| Place | Day | Time | Notes |
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| [Place name][Street address, city] | Saturday | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Children can come with you. |
Who can come?
Any adult can come. You can be new here. You can be here many years. You do not need to live near us. Bring a friend if you want.
What do I bring?
Bring yourself. That is all. Some people bring a pen and paper. You do not have to.
Can we meet at my job?
Yes. We meet at some work places too. Ask your boss to write to us. We will set up a time that works.
How do I join?
Give us your name. Give us a phone number or an email. We will write back in a few days. That is all we need.
Send us an email. Tell us your first name. Tell us your phone or email. We will write back.
Our email is Talktimesandiego@gmail.com
We never ask about your immigration status. We do not ask for papers. We do not keep records about you. We do not share your name with anyone.
More questions
Is it really free?
Yes. You never pay us. There is no fee at all.
My English is very new. Can I still come?
Yes. Please come. Your partner will go slow.
Do I have to come every week?
No. Come when you can. One time is fine.
Can I bring my children?
At some places, yes. Look at the notes above. You can also ask us first.
Who is my partner?
A volunteer from San Diego. Some are adults. Some are students. We train all of them.
Do I get a paper at the end?
No. This is talking practice. There is no test and no grade.