ESL/LITERACY

ESL Class for Adults

Beginning ESL Class - Fridays, 9:30 a.m.–noon,   Hendrickson Room
This free class is cosponsored by District 214 and the Village of Arlington Heights.

  • Open enrollment

  • Students accepted all year

Tea & Talk

Wednesday, September 8, 1:30–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room
Join us for a monthly social group conversation. No need to call; just come. Everyone is welcome!

ESL - Book Discussion

Book Cover
Thursday, September 16  7:30-9 p.m.
Board Room
- Hiroshima by John Hersey

All literacy and ESL students are invited to join a book discussion of Hiroshima by John Hersey. Sign up in the Literacy Office. You will receive a copy of the book to check out for the discussion.

 

ESL Collection

We have more than 2000 items for English learners and new adult readers, including books DVDs, CDs and electronic media.

Read to Learn

One-on-one reading sessions for all English-speaking adults who are learning to read and/or developing reading skills. New classes begin in the spring and fall. All classes are held in the Hendrickson Room.

  • Tuesdays 9:30 a.m.–noon, September 14-November 23
  • Wednesdays 7–9:30 p.m., September 15-December 1

A donation of $10 per class for materials is requested. Requirements:

  • You must attend the first meeting date shown for the class you have selected.
  • No advance registration is accepted.
  • Students will be tested at the first class session and will be notified if they are accepted for the class.
  • Enrollment decisions are based on skill level and available openings.
  • Returning students may be given priority.

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library sponsors classes directed by District 214’s Read to Learn Literacy/Volunteer program. Click here for more information.

Computer Learning

Computers and software to help you improve and practice English on your own, at your own speed. Topics include:

  • Pronunciation
  • Business English
  • Reading, grammar and writing
  • TOEFL preparation
  • American culture

One-on-One Conversation Practice

  • Provided by volunteers
  • Available by appointment
  • Improve your conversational and reading skills

Literacy/English as a Second Language (ESL) Links: