Ridgewood Library July 4th Hours: Closed, Mon, July 4th
Open Regular Hours: Sat, Jul 2nd (9am-5pm), Sun Jul 3rd (1-5pm), & Tues, Jul 5th (9am-9pm)
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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:
Summer classes are open to new and returning students of all levels. Please register for your selections using the links below.
Fall registration dates for the
2022-23 program will be announced in August. Thank you for your interest in our program.
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.
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.
Registration begins in September.
Fees may apply.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
June Book Group
Would you like to read
a book together?
Meets once a week for
a 4-week mini session; intermediate/advanced.
Tues, 1-2:15pm:
June 7, 14, 21, 28
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Summer Drop-ins
VIRTUAL
Discuss timely topics in
a casual environment. All levels.
Wednesday, 7-8pm
June 27 - August 19
(no class weeks of July 25 & Aug 1)
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Everyday English
Discuss timely topics in
a casual environment. All levels.
Thursday, 10-11am
June 27 - August 19
(no class weeks of July 25 & Aug 1)
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Summer Drop-ins
ONSITE
*Cultural English
VIRTUAL
Enjoy casual conversation
twice a month with fellow ESL students. All levels welcome.
Friday, 1-2pm
June 17
July 8 & 22
August 12 & 26
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Coffee Break-Outs
Exercise conversation skills while walking the track with fellow students, weather permitting.
All levels welcome.
Tuesday, 10-11am
June 21 & 28, July 12 & 19
August 9 & 16
Please click here to register
for each session.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
NEW Walk & Talks
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.