Hertfordshire

New English Speaking Classes Start at Welwyn Garden City Library

By

Karen McGinn
24 February 2026, 9:54 am

A two-week English conversation course for beginners will begin at the Welwyn Garden City Central Library in Hertfordshire on March 2, 2026. This programme is a joint effort between Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council and Step2Skills to help residents feel more confident when speaking English in their daily lives.

Sessions will take place twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. The classes are designed to help people with practical tasks like booking doctor appointments, talking to people at work, and handling other day-to-day conversations.

According to Step2Skills, the training is meant for new arrivals to the UK and anyone else who wants to learn and improve their language skills. By holding the sessions in the town centre, the council is making it easier for residents to get help locally instead of travelling to nearby towns.

The classes focus on building confidence for everyday life rather than just working toward formal certificates. This project comes as the community prepares for the local council elections, which will take place on May 7, 2026.

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