Prepare for the U.S. naturalization interview: the group outlines the process, reviews civics questions, practices reading and writing, and runs mock interviews when possible. Taught in English with some Vietnamese and Spanish help. Free; drop-ins welcome, or register for reminders. Saturdays 2–3pm. Staff can't fill out applications.
¿Hablas español y quieres aprender inglés? Spanish speakers learning English and English speakers learning Spanish meet to practice with each other and share culture. Free; registration is requested but not required. Saturdays 4:30–5:30pm at Alum Rock Branch Library. Teens and adults.
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San José residents 19 and older can earn an accredited high school diploma plus a career certificate online, free, through the library's Career Online High School scholarships. Courses are online 24/7 with an academic coach. Spaces are limited and there's an application process (survey, phone screening and a prerequisite course).
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Catch: San José residents 19+ with an SJPL card · Limited scholarships: application, screening and prerequisite course · At least 10 hours a week of coursework; must be comfortable with English
Classes & fitnessFree (worth about $30)Eligibility applies
Free level-1 English class for native Spanish speakers, taught by a library volunteer: vocabulary, grammar and conversation, with materials provided. Mondays and Wednesdays 5–6:30pm at Educational Park Branch Library. Sign up with the library contact first; a placement test is required. No class Nov 11 and Nov 25.
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Catch: For native Spanish speakers only · Register with the library and take a placement test
Practice listening and speaking English and learn about other cultures in a friendly group at Milpitas Library. Drop-ins welcome. Wednesdays 2:45–3:45pm in the first-floor Program Room (no club on Nov 11).
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Catch: Adults 18+ who already speak basic English
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