English as Second Language (ESL) Learners

Practice your English conversation skills with friendly volunteers.

• Every first and third Tuesday, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Zoom
• Every second and fourth Tuesday, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. in the Library

Sign Up. Basic conversation skills recommended.

ESL Read Together is a book club designed for English language learners. The Book Club provides participants with a non-threatening environment where the love of reading and understanding of English books come together.

• Second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Sign Up. Copies of the book available at the second floor Information Desk.

List of titles recommended for intermediate readers.

Voice of America for ESL Students: https://learningenglish.voanews.com/

"The Times" in Plain English: https://www.thetimesinplainenglish.com/

Idioms: theidioms.com, ESLCafe.com

Visit us at the Main Library or the Rand Road Branch to find the materials and tools you need to learn and practice English at your own pace. 

• Browse our catalog for books, DVDs, and CDS
• Read newspapers: Easy English News and News for You. Located in the Literacy area, second floor
• Practice online with Mango Languages

The Palatine community offers lots of services to help English learners on their path. 

• Adult ESL night school at District 211
• Family Literacy for ESL at District 214
• ESL programs and courses at Harper College
• ESL help and other services for Latino families at Partners for our Community