English as a Second Langauage
ESL Coordinator
Victoria Hilditch
201.670.5600 x 133
ESL Assistant Coordinator
Victoria Schnure
201.670.5600 x 141
Students
FALL 2019 - Spring 2020 ESL Program is full*
*Ridgewood residents: to be placed on a Wait List, pease stop by the Reference Desk to fill out an application.
Personalized Lessons:
1 to 1; Beginners only.
Students meet with our trained volunteer tutors once a week.
Classes in small groups:
Up to 3 students/class; Advanced beginners to intermediate. Once a week.
Conversation Groups
Up to 6 students/class; Intermediate to advanced.
Once a week.
Everyday English
Up to 10 students/class; Advanced beginner to low intermediate
Concentrating on the essentials of reading, writing, speaking & listening.
Class meets twice a weeks for 8 weeks.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00am. October 8 - December 12
$30 Ridgewood residents/$75 all others
Cultural English
Up to 10 students/class; Intermediate+
Concentrating on the essentials of reading, writing, speaking & listening.
Class meets once a week for 8 weeks.
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30pm. October 9 - December 11
$15 Ridgewood residents/$40 all others
One-time registration fee:
$10/Ridgewood resident; $20/Visitor. Additional fees apply depending on class placement.
Resources
The Ridgewood Library offers programs exploring different cultures. Keep checking this space to see them as they're announced.
Brochures and Flyers
Printable Multicultural Resources Brochure
Printable ESL Program Flyers (click on language below)
English
Chinese (Traditional)
Chinese (Simplified)
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Spanish
Activities For ESL Students
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles
News stories for ESL students
Learn and practice English grammar and writing
Listen to everyday conversations
Other Programs
International Luncheon
Friday, June 5th, 11:30am - 2pm
In the spring, we honor our dedicated volunteer tutors and reward ESL students for their achievements.
Details to come.
Past Programs
Citizenship Prep