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Welcome to the Ridgewood Public Library ESL center. If you or someone in your household would like instruction in English, please complete an enrollment form and bring it to the Reference Desk on level 2.
 

"The Ridgewood Public Library welcomes adult students of all nationalities into our English as a Second Language program.  We emphasize learning to speak social English.  Depending on the student's level of English, the student may be placed in:

 * individual one-to-one instruction open to students with only a basic knowledge of English

 * small group of up to 6 students open to students who can understand and speak simple sentences in English who want to improve their speaking skills and confidence in English

 * conversation group of up to 10 students open to students who can have more involved conversations in English and who want to improve their listening comprehension and vocabulary

 * classroom instruction of up to 15 students of all levels who want to improve their listening and speaking skills as well as their confidence in English.  "English In Action" classroom instruction meets twice a week in sessions of 7 weeks, beginning in October, January and March.  There is a $30/$75 fee for this class for Ridgewood/out of town residents."

 

 

We always welcome new applicants! Sign up today!

Please note: there will be no meetings when
schools are on vacation


 

Registration is required for all students, new and returning for all ESL classes. We always welcome new students.

Please visit the Reference Desk on the second level of the Library to fill out a green STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM.

REGISTRATION FEE: $10 for Ridgewood residents and $20 for visitors from other communities.

An additional fee will be charged for visitors when space is available.

One-to-one sessions: $150 per term for non-residents

Conversation groups: $100 per term for non-residents

English in Action classroom instruction: $30 for Ridgewood residents, and $75 for non-residents

Student Registration Form

Winter 2012

ENGLISH IN ACTION:

Culture, Conversation & Idioms

 

January 17 - March 8

Class meets twice a week for seven weeks

(No Class February 21 or 23)

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 1:00 - 2:30 PM

$30 fee for Ridgewood Residents

$75 fee for all others

CALL NOW TO REGISTER: 201-670-5600 ext. 132

Please reserve your space before January 10th

 

Contact Us

To contact the ESL program you can email us at esl@ridgewoodlibrary.org or you can call us at 201.670.5600 ext. 141, or click here to send us a message.

ESL Coordinators:

Eileen Colyer (201) 670-5600 ext. 132

Nancy Honsinger (201) 670-5600 ext. 141

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


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Internet Resources


Become a Volunteer ESL Tutor


Help other adults learn and improve their English skills.  Apply now for our ESL Tutor Training at the Ridgewood Public Library. You do not need to speak a foreign language or have teaching experience to volunteer.  You will be matched with adult learners of English from our community. 

For more information please call Eileen Colyer or Nancy Honsinger at 201-670-5600 x 141.

Tutor Application

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Ridgewood Library ESL Tutors Blog


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