Cape Coral - A program to help people learn English is expanding in Lee County.

The English Cafe is added three new locations starting Monday.

The goal is to help residents practice their English in a comfortable relaxed setting.

Volunteers are also needed.

These 90 minute conversational sessions provide adult ESOL/ESL students an opportunity to practice speaking English with native speakers.

Topics include everyday situations, current events and cultural information.

Participants represent more than 40 countries and speak a variety of languages.

Participants should have basic English skills and can start anytime.
No registration is necessary.

Here's a list of sessions and locations:

Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - Lakes Regional Library
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. - Cape Coral- Lee County Public Library
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - South County Regional Library
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. - Fort Myers - Lee County Public Library
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. - East County Regional Library
Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. - Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library
Fridays, 10:00 a.m. - Cape Coral- Lee County Public Library