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Language Learning | Conversations in English
2024-03-19 16:00:00 2024-03-19 17:00:00 America/New_York Language Learning | Conversations in English Join us each week to practice English conversation on a variety of topics, learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games! Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Tuesday, March 19
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-03-19 16:00:00 2024-03-19 17:00:00 America/New_York Language Learning | Conversations in English Join us each week to practice English conversation on a variety of topics, learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games! Norcross Branch - Norcross Collaboration Room

Norcross Branch

Norcross Collaboration Room

Join us each week to practice English conversation on a variety of topics, learn new phrases, and practice new terms with each other using fun games!

Join us for ten informal sessions to practice your conversational English with a welcoming group. You will have the opportunity to learn new terms, practice pronunciation, and play educational games facilitated by the Norcross Branch staff.

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Language Learning |

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Dacula Branch
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Literacy | Reading Buddies
Mon, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, May 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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