ESL Grammar Classes

The Hayward Public Library is launching a new, free ESL Grammar Workshop Series! These classes will be offered in eight-week series of various levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Students writing using pencil and paper

Overview

  • Registration required. Fill out the General Interest Form to begin the enrollment process.  
  • Learn parts of speech, sentence structures, verb tenses, and more through lectures, online exercise, speaking practice, and many more fun activities.
  • Receive free textbooks, school supplies, and a backpack to assist with your studies. 
  • Attend all eight sessions to receive a certificate of completion from the City of Hayward.  
Please note: This is a series of classes and not a drop-in program. Learners must attend all eight classes to participate.

Spring I: 02/04/25-03/27/25

Beginner I: Tuesdays 10:30 am - 11:30 am  
Intermediate I: Tuesdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Advanced I: Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Spring II: 04/29/25-06/19/25

Beginner II: Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm  
Intermediate II: Tuesdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Advanced II: Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fall I: 08/05/25-09/25/25

Beginner I: Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm  
Intermediate I: Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Advanced I: Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Fall II: 10/21/25-12/11/25

Beginner II: Tuesdays 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm  
Intermediate II: Tuesdays 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Advanced II: Thursdays 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please note: Course times/dates are subject to change

 

Beginner I

  • Parts of Speech
  • The Verb "Be"
  • Simple Present Verb Tense

Beginner II

  • Parts of Speech
  • Time & Place Prepositions
  • There-Be Structure
  • Pronouns (subject, object, possessive)
  • Present Progressive Verb Tense

Intermediate I

  • Parts of Speech
  • Past and Future Verb Tenses
  • Conjunctions
  • Compound Sentences
  • Adverb Clauses

Intermediate II

  • Parts of Speech
  • Comparatives & Superlatives
  • Gerunds & Infinitives
  • Nouns & Articles

Advanced I

  • Parts of Speech
  • Modals
  • Adjective Clauses
  • Present Perfect Verb Tense
  • Present Perfect Progressive Verb Tense

Advanced II

  • Passive Voice
  • Noun Clauses
  • Past Perfect Verb Tense
  • Past Perfect Progressive Verb Tense

Email EdServices@hayward-ca.gov or call (510) 583-8557.