ESL/Literacy
What ESL Students Have to Say
Russian Woman Encourages ESL Services Use
Julia came to the Library's ESL office to learn American customs to become a good citizen. She worked on all our programs and recommends the Articles program for Slavic-speaking adults.
About the Literacy Office
English language help available through the Literacy Office.
Literacy Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Call 847-870-4309 or email with questions.
ESL Book Discussion
Bread and Roses, Too
by Katherine Paterson
Monday, May 20, 2013
or
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Board Room 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Come join one of these lively sessions. Pick up a copy of the book at the ESL/Literacy office beginning April 2.
1-on-1 Conversation Practice
AHML Cardholders Only
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.
Computer Learning
AHML Cardholders Only
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, 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Classes start on January 11, 2013.
Classes start on January 11, 2013.
This free class is cosponsored by District 214 and the Village of Arlington Heights.
- Open enrollment
- New students accepted all year
Tea & Talk
Wednesday, June 12, 1:30–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Improve your conversation skills at this monthly social group conversation. Everyone is welcome. No registration necessary.
Read To Learn 2013
Tuesdays, September 10 - November 19, 9:30 a.m. – noon / Hendrickson Room
Registration one day only - August 27,
9:30 a.m. – noon / Hendrickson Room.
9:30 a.m. – noon / Hendrickson Room.
Wednesdays, September 11 - November 20, 7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Registration one day only - August 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.
Mango Languages provides English as a second language and foreign language courses.
Visual Thesaurus lets you look up word meanings and find other terms to use.
