ESL/Literacy
Visit the Literacy Office Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Phone 847.506.2632 or email with questions.
Learn More About the Literacy Office
English language help available through the Literacy Office.
ESL Book Discussion
The Coast of Chicago by Stuart Dybek
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Board Room/7:30-9 p.m.
Come join this lively session. Pick up a copy of the book at the ESL/Literacy office beginning May 16.
One-on-One Conversation Practice
For advanced English learners. Students must pass a competency test and be accepted into the program before beginning.
- Provided by volunteers
- Available by appointment
- Improve your conversational and reading skills
Citizenship Services
The following resources are helpful for people interested in becoming U.S. Citizens.
- Citizenship Resource Center
- Application form for U.S. Naturalization
- Learn about becoming a U.S. citizen (naturalization)
Literacy/English as a Second Language (ESL) Links
- USA Learns A free web site for adults to learn English
- Vocabulary University English learning activities on three different levels, test preparation (SAT, ACT, TOEFL), vocabulary lesson plans and more
- English Daily Learn American idioms, learn English, conversation, business English, TOEFL, slang
- Interesting Things for ESL Students A fun study site for ESL: word games, puzzles, quizzes, proverbs and much more
- Activities for ESL/EFL Students Online quizzes, puzzles and bilingual quizzes to help you study English
- Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Excellent listening exercises from Easy to Very Difficult levels
- One Language.Com A great ESL site for students and teachers with ESL Reference links
- UsingEnglish.Com A large collection of ESL tools and resources for students, teachers, learners and academics
- Voice of America News The Special English web site is an excellent tool to practice and improve your American English. Listen to news and read along.
What ESL Students Have to Say
ESL Office Helps with Business Culture
Yosuke, a Japanese man, came in to use the Library's ESL computer programs to improve his business conversations and writing.
Computer Learning
We offer computers and software to help you improve and practice English on your own, at your own speed. Topics include:
- Pronunciation
- Business English
- Reading, grammar and writing
- TOEFL preparation
- American culture
Beginning ESL Class
Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–noon / Hendrickson Room
Classes start January 13, 2012.
Classes start January 13, 2012.
This free class is cosponsored by District 214 and the Village of Arlington Heights.
- Open enrollment
- New students accepted all year
Tea & Talk: Improve Your Conversation Skills
Wednesday, May 9, 1:30–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Monthly social group conversation. Everyone is welcome - just show up. No registration necessary.
Read To Learn 2012
Tuesdays, September 11 - November 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon / Hendrickson Room
Wednesdays, September 12 - November 28, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Wednesdays, September 12 - November 28, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
One-on-one reading sessions for all English-speaking adults who are learning to read and/or are developing reading skills. New classes begin in the spring and fall. A donation of $10 per class for materials is requested.
