English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Would you like to improve your English?
Our program is intended for adult learners living in the Chatham area or elsewhere in New Jersey. We regret that we are unable to accept students from outside New Jersey. This 8-week program is free and taught by experienced volunteer teachers in person at the library and online on Zoom.
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To be notified about future ESL sessions, please click here:
PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU REGISTER:
Please note that if you choose a program that does not match your skill level, we may ask you to move to another class subject to space.
Advanced Beginners
- I can follow a simple conversation in English
- I can read simple texts in English
- I can introduce myself and others
- I can interact with others in English in short sentences
- I would like to learn to speak in longer sentences
Low Intermediates
- I can understand the main points of everyday conversations
- I can write simply about familiar subjects
- I can describe and talk about experiences and events
- I can explain everyday tasks
- I would like to become more comfortable when speaking and reading
Intermediate conversation
- I understand the main idea of written and spoken English on most topics
- I can interact in English on many topics
- I can make myself understood in writing on general topics
- I would like to become a more confident and fluent speaker of English
- I would like to make new friends in the community
Intermediate+
- I understand a wide range of longer texts
- I can express an opinion or explain an event clearly in many settings
- I can write clearly if not perfectly about many subjects
- I would like to practice conversation on a higher level
- I would like to improve my reading and listening comprehension skills
WELCOME EVERYONE! REGISTRATION FOR THE WINTER SESSIONS IS NOW OPEN.
When you have determined your skill level, please click the link below to register for that class. You may only register for ONE class. Registrations are accepted based on the order in which they are received:
Schedule of Winter 2025 Session
Advanced Beginners Online: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12, 10-11 am. Teacher: Payal S.
Low Intermediates Online: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Mondays, January 20 – March 10, 10-11 am. Teacher: Amy G.
Intermediate Conversation Group 1 In Person: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Mondays, January 27 – March 17, 1-2 pm. Teacher: Sonal S.
Intermediate Conversation Group 2 In Person: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12, 10-11 am. Teacher: Karen C.
Intermediate Conversation Group 3 In Person: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Wednesdays, January 22 – March 12, 6-7 pm. Teacher: Frank V.
Intermediate+ Online: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Tuesdays, January 21 – March 11, 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
Click the icon to access
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).
