Masks are required for unvaccinated visitors and strongly encouraged for all.
Masks are required for all in the Children's Center. See here for more information.
Next Library Board of Trustees meeting, Tues, Sept 28, 7:30pm, library auditorium
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program Information & Registration
Multilingual fact sheets:
All students must submit the online ESL Student Registration Form to participate in any ESL programs.
Step 2: ZOOM INTERVIEW
Once your application is completed you may sign up for a virtual Zoom interview. Please click here to register for one of the dates listed above.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch
(phone/email above)
Student Registration
Programs & Classes
Please check out our fall ESL offerings including options for tutoring, classes,
and special programs all designed to help improve your English language skills.
*Tutoring
Our program is led by both
trained volunteer tutors and a
professional instructor.
We place our students based
on their English speaking
ability and availability.
Please click here for
Registration & Zoom interview
Fall Book Group
Would you like to read
a book together?
Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Tues, 1-2:15pm:
Oct 12, 19, 26; Nov 9, 16, 30
Dec 7 &14
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Get hooked on conversation.
Meets once a week;
all levels welcome.
Wed, 10-11:15am:
Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 10 & 17
Dec 1, 8, 15
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
American Slang
^September
Conversation Group
Practice your English skills while discussing timely topics in a weekly casual setting. All levels welcome.
Thurs, 9:30-11:00am
Sep 9, 16, 23, 30
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Explore American literature,
film & more. Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Wed, 7:00-8:30pm
Oct 13, 20, 27; Nov 10 & 17
Dec 1, 8, 15
Please click here for Registration
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Cultural English
VIRTUAL
^Coffee Break-Outs
Enjoy casual conversation Fridays
twice a month with fellow ESL students. All levels welcome.
AUG 27 2-3PM
SEP 3 10-11AM
SEP 24 1-2PM
OCT 8 1-2PM
OCT 22 10-11AM
NOV 12 10-11AM
NOV 19 1-2PM
DEC 3 10-11AM
DEC 17 1-2PM
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
PLEASE NOTE:
All classes are onsite and in
person unless otherwise indicated.
^Registration is currently open.
All other classes & programs will
open on Monday, 9/20.
*Additional fees apply
Work on essentials of reading, writing, speaking & listening while learning about American traditions & history. Groups meet once a week.
Group 1
Adv. Beginner/Low Intermediate
Tues, 9:30-11:00am
Oct 12, 19, 26; Nov 9, 16, 30
Dec 7 & 14
Please click here to register.
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Group 2
Intermediate
Thurs, 9:30-11:00am
Oct 14, 21, 28; Nov 11 & 18
Dec 2, 9, 16
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Everyday English
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.