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English as a Second Language (ESL)
Meet Our Team
L to R: Victoria S., Victoria H., Janine
Program Information & Registration
Multilingual fact sheets:
If you would like more information about our program and want to join our waiting list, please email:
Victoria Hilditch,
ESL Coordinator at
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org.
Ridgewood Library prioritizes ESL services to Ridgewood residents & those with urgent needs from other towns.
Student Registration
Programs & Classes
Please check out our ESL offerings including options for tutoring, classes,
and special programs all designed to help improve your English language skills.
Registration is required. *Fees may apply.
Tutoring
Our program is led by both
trained volunteer tutors and
professional instructors.
We place our students based
on their English speaking
ability and availability.
Sessions are offered both
in-person & virtually.
Fees may apply.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
American Slang
ONSITE
Get hooked on conversation.
Meets weekly. Separate registration for each session. All levels.
Wednesday, 10-11:15am
Oct 12, 19, 26
Nov 2, 16 & 30, Dec 7 & 14
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Janine Lanzisera:
Book Group
ONSITE
Would you like to read
a book together?
Meets once a week for 8 weeks;
intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, 1-2:30pm:
Oct 11, 18, 25
Nov 1, 15, 29, Dec 6 & 13
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Explore American literature,
film & more.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks;
intermediate/advanced.
Wednesday, 7-8:30pm
Oct 12, 19, 26
Nov 2, 16 & 30, Dec 7 & 14
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Cultural English
VIRTUAL
Practice English while
learning about U.S. culture,
history & traditions.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks.
Group 1: Adv beginner/low intermediate
Tuesday,9:30-11am
Oct 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 15 & 29, Dec 6 & 13
Please register here for Group 1.
Group 2: Intermediate/Advanced
Thursday,9:30-11am
Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3 & 17, Dec 1, 8 & 15
Please register here for Group 2.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Everyday English
ONSITE
*Everyday English
Bring a cup of coffee & enjoy casual conversation with fellow ESL students. Meets twice a month. All levels.
Friday, 1-2pm
Sep 9 & 23, Oct 14 & 28
Nov 4 & 18, Dec 2 & 16
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Coffee Break-Outs
ONSITE
Exercise conversation skills while walking the track with fellow students, weather permitting.
All levels.
Friday, 9:30-10:30am
Sep 16, Oct 7 & 21,
Nov 11 & Dec 9
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Walk & Talks
ONSITE
Online Resources
From vocabulary and quizzes to newspapers and language learning apps,
we have selected these free resources to help you improve your English skills.
Watch this space for upcoming programs
Youth ESL
We offer several options for children to build their English skills.
Reading Pals: 30 minute appointments to read stories 1-to-1 with teen volunteers.
Read to a Dog: Practice reading skills in a 15 minute appointment with a dog.
Teen 2 Tween: Students in grades 4-9 work with a high school volunteer to maintain their English skills. Summer only.
Please see the Children's Page for more information.