Online classes
The following class will be offered via Zoom. If you need assistance with Zoom or have any questions, please reach us at AdultServices@addisonlibrary.org.
English Conversation Group – We have weekly conversations to practice speaking and listening on Mondays at 2:00 PM led by Literacy DuPage. Register with your email address for a Zoom invitation.
In-person Classes
English Reading Circle – Practice your English skills in a relaxed, virtual environment. Classes meet in the Adult Program Room on the Library's second floor every Tuesday at 11:00 AM.
English Conversation Group - A weekly space to practice and improve your English conversation skills. We meet in the Adult Program Room on the Library's second floor every Wednesday at 7:00 PM.
College of DuPage Classes
College of DuPage offers free English classes at the Library on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. A placement test is required to attend these classes and will be offered the first two days of class. For more information, contact the COD directly at 630.942.3697 (phone), 630.447.9047 (text) or ela@cod.edu.
Learning that Fits Your Needs
You can improve your English with our online learning classes and resources. Access with your library card.
- Brainfuse – Offers reading, writing and grammar tutorials for English learners. TOEFL practice tests are also available.
- Gale Courses – Sign up for Gale’s Grammar for ESL or Writing for ESL class. Each session is led by an instructor and lasts 6 weeks.
- Mango Languages – Learn conversational English with instructions in your home language. Mango also offers classes to learn over 50 languages.
- News for You – Weekly easy-to-read news stories to help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand English. News stories are posted on Wednesdays, and include audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and a poll. Use F4155D in the password box to access.
- Pronunciator – Learn English from 50 source languages. Pronunciator also offers lessons in over 80 languages, focusing on pronunciation and conversational language, including songs and films for some languages.
- Transparent Language – English-learning program that offers skill-building activities in four key components of learning a language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Can select to learn English from 25 source languages. Also includes modules to learn over 100 languages.
Books to Learn English
The Library has a Literacy Section to help learn and improve your English.
In the Community
For more information on English Learning and tutoring in the community, visit Literacy DuPage, People’s Resource Center, and TEACH.
Citizenship Preparation
Preparing for the citizenship exam? Visit our Immigration Services page for information for classes and resources to help you prepare for the interview and test.