English as a Second Language (ESL)
Program Information & Registration
Multilingual fact sheets:
Step 1: Registration Form All students must submit the online ESL Student Registration Form to participate in any ESL programs.
Step 2: Zoom Interview Once we have reviewed your registration form, we will email you to set up a short Zoom interview and determine program placement.
Register
Programs & Classes
Students may participate in a class OR tutoring.
Adult Classes are open ONLY to students currently registered in the 2020-21 ESL program.
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
Special Program
A conversation about
"How to Become a
U.S. Citizen"
Representatives from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be available to answer your questions.
Wed, Oct 28, 10:30am-Noon
Click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch
Book Group
Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Tues, 1-2:15PM: Sept 22, 29,
Oct 6, 13, 20 & 27
Click here to register for Book 1
Questions, Victoria Hilditch
Cultural English
Explore creative expression through various cultural lenses such as literature & film.
Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Wed, 7-8:30pm: Oct 14, 21, & 28,
Nov 11 & 18, Dec 2, 9 & 16
Please click here for Registration
Questions, Victoria Schnure
Essentials of reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Meets twice a week;
high beginner/low intermediate.
Tues & Thurs, 9:30-11am:
Oct 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29;
Nov 10, 12, 17 & 19;
Dec 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 & 17
Please click here for Registration
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Everyday English
American Slang
Have a blast and get hooked
on conversation.
Meets once a week;
All levels welcome.
Wed, 1:30-2:30pm: Oct 14, 21,
& 28, Nov 11 & 18, Dec 2, 9 & 16
Please click here for Registration
Questions, Victoria Schnure
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.
Reading/Newspapers
Grammar & Vocabulary
Listening & Speaking
Games & Puzzles
Idioms & Slang
Citizenship
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.
ESL Assistant Coordinator
Victoria Schnure
(201) 670-5600, ext 141
ESL Coordinator
Victoria Hilditch
(201) 670-5600, ext 133