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.

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