English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Do you need help with improving your English?
This program is intended for adult learners living in the Chathams and elsewhere in New Jersey. The program is free and taught by experienced volunteer teachers in person at the library and online on Zoom.
REGISTRATIONS FOR SPRING 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED.
Registrations for the Fall 2024 program will start in late summer/early fall.
To be notified about future ESL sessions, subscribe to our ESL Notifications emails:
Schedule of Spring 2024 Session
Beginners Online: Wednesdays, March 27 – May 15, 10-11 am. Teacher: Payal S
Advanced Beginners Online: Mondays, April 15 – June 10 (no class 5/27), 10-11 am. Teacher: Amy G
Intermediate Conversation Group 1 In Person: Mondays, April 8 – June 2 (no class 5/27), 1-2 pm. Teacher: Sonal S
Intermediate Conversation Group 2 In Person: Wednesdays, March 20 – May 8, 1-2 pm. Teacher: Karen C
Intermediate+ Online: Tuesdays, March 26 – April 30, 9:45-10:45 am. Teacher: Lynn P
Volunteering for ESL
If you would like to volunteer as a teacher, please send an email to learn@learnassociates.com (ESL program coordinator: Rita McMaster).
Additional Resources for ESL Learners
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Mango Languages Library Edition (website and mobile app)
English Courses
English learners can develop their speaking skills through English courses created to accommodate over 20 source languages.
To access this database for free, you must have a valid Chatham library card. New: as of October 2022, Mango is also available to members of all libraries-members of the Main Library Alliance (MAIN).
