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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:
Registration is currently full.
Please contact Victoria Hilditch (phone/email above)
about possible openings.
Thank you for your interest
in our program.
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
professional instructors.
We place our students based
on their English speaking
ability and availability.
Winter Book Group
Would you like to read
a book together?
Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Tues, 1-2:15pm:
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15
March 1 & 8
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Get hooked on conversation.
Meets once a week;
all levels welcome.
Wed, 10-11:15am:
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16
March 2 & 9
Please click here to register.
Questions, Janine Lanzisera:
jlanzisera@ridgewoodlibrary.org
American Slang
Explore American literature,
film & more. Meets once a week; intermediate/advanced.
Wed, 7:00-8:30pm
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16
March 2 & 9
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Cultural English
VIRTUAL
Coffee Break-Outs
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
January 11, 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15
March 1 & 8
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Group 2
Intermediate
Thurs, 9:30-11:00am
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17
March 3 & 10
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Everyday English
Enjoy casual conversation
twice a month with fellow ESL students. All levels welcome.
Friday, 1-2pm
January 14 & 28
February 11 & 25
March 11 & 25
Please click here to register.
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Coffee Break-Outs
PLEASE NOTE:
All classes are onsite and in
person unless otherwise indicated.
*Additional fees apply
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.