The library offers many resources and classes to learn English.
At the library
Talk Time - Talk Time is an informal conversation circle for non-native speakers to practice speaking English. This is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share your culture and have fun. Only English will be spoken.
Intercambios - Practice English or Spanish and help other learners in a friendly atmosphere. Participants speak half the time in each language. Beginners welcome. Practique inglés o español y ayude a los demás que están aprendiendo en un ambiente amable. Participantes hablan la mitad del tiempo en cada idioma. También los principiantes son bienvenidos.
English Classes - You are invited to the free ESL Classes at the library. All levels are welcome and no registration is required. These classes are provided by People-Places-Things.
Local classes and tutors for English language learners
- Portland ESL Network - List of English classes in Portland area, organized by region.
- Portland Community College ESOL
- Mount Hood Community College ESL
- Clackamas Community College
- Portland Literacy Council
- Summary of other places/ways to learn English
Books and materials for learning English
- CDs
- DVDs
- Vocabulary
- Español: Cursos, Libros y gramáticas, DVDs, CDs
- Русский
- 中文
- Tiếng Việt
- TOEFL | TOEIC
Learn English online
- USA Learns - help using this website (PDF) - A free English course provided by the Department of Education of the United States. Please click on the word "Spanish" on the main page for instructions in Spanish. Un curso de inglés gratis proveído por el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Haga 'clic' en la palabra "español" en la página principal para instrucciones en español.
- Pumarosa - Fast, fun and free to learn English. It was specially designed to help Spanish-speaking students with difficulties learning English. Método rápido, divertido y gratis para aprender inglés. Fue especialmente diseñada para ayudar a los estudiantes de habla hispana con dificultades para aprender inglés.
- Mango Languages – English as a second language (ESL) 100-lesson course.
Dictionaries
- Translate - Online translator for over 50 languages
- Bilingual online dictionaries
- Audio - Spoken dictionary, English and American pronunciations
Vocabulary
- Slang - American slang and idioms
Pronunciation
Listening
- Conversations - Listen to everyday conversations
- Pulse of the Planet – Listen and read along
Grammar
- EnglishClub - grammar lessons with quizzes to check your understanding
- Eflnet - learn about and test yourself on common English grammar
Related Reading List:
Need to learn English? The following books, DVDs and CDs are for English Language Learners (ELL, ESOL, ESL), from beginning to advanced levels.
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Easy English
Book Plus CD
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English Phrase Book & CD
Book Plus CD
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Fluent English
Book Plus CD
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