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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)

Are you learning English? Do you know someone who wants to understand, speak, read and write English better? The Library can help!

Check out our Adult Literacy/ESL collection for books, audiobooks, DVDs and explore RosettaStone for English in the Library and MANGO Languages database for learning English from any computer with an Internet connection.

Visit our ESL Snack and Chat program, a conversational group that meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:30 PM beginning February 13th through April 10th! Read more >>.

Check out the ESL at TCPL Blog, tcpl-esl.blogspot.com . Stay up-to-date and connected with ESL resources, programs and people

ESL at TCPL is also on Facebook! www.facebook.com/tcpl.esl

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Databases

LearningExpress Library

Are you studying for the naturalization test to become a United States citizen? Hoping to earn a Green Card? This Center has the instantly scored practice tests, helpful courses, and eBooks—in both English and Spanish—to help you every step of the way.
Mango Languages

Mango Languages is an easy to use online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Greek, German, and Japanese. It also includes English as a Second Language (ESL) courses for 14 different languages. Mango uses real-life situations and actual conversations to more effectively teach a new language to learn how to communicate.
Rosetta Stone - In library use only
Rosetta Stone is an interactive language learning program, is available for Library use only on designated computers.
Rosetta Stone Version 1: English (US) Level 1, 2 & 3
Rosetta Stone Version 3: English (US) Level 1, 2 & 3
Rosetta Stone Version 3: Spanish (Latin America) Level 1, 2 & 3

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Books and Recordings

The TCPL Adult Literacy and ESL collection has English dictionaries, picture dictionaries, books on using the English language, current and classic fiction in simplified form, and other books written for adults. We also have audio book sets that contain CDs and/or cassettes with matching books for English language practice.

Bilingual books allow you to read English and another language side by side in most cases. Look for the bilingual sticker on the spine of the book!

The online catalog lets you find books, recordings and other materials at the library. When you search by keyword, you can find the newest materials when you use the "Sort by" menu. Click on the arrow and select "Publication date."

If you search by subject, try these headings:

Try these series of books:

The Reference staff can show you how to search the catalog and find materials. Ask us at the Reference Desk or contact us .

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Local Organizations and Services

2-1-1 Information and Referral Service
Phone: 211 or 1-877-211-8667
Information and Referral (I&R) maintains the a comprehensive listing of services and organizations in Tompkins County.
Cornell Campus Club (ESL)
This group provides information about classes for the Cornell community, links to their newsletter, ESL practice sites and other local information.
ESL at Northeast Elementary School
425 Winthrop Dr. ~ Ithaca, NY
Phone: 607-257–2121
This elementary school in the Ithaca City School District helps newcomers adjust to life in their new country. Although some of the information is specific to this particular school, most will be useful for anyone in the district.
ESL Snack and Chat
A program at Tompkins County Public Library for learning English in a relaxed, conversational setting.
International Students and Scholars Office

http://www.isso.cornell.edu/ithacalife/english.php#Tompkins
Opportunities to study English as a Second Language (ESL) at Cornell and in Ithaca, and resources to assist you with written and spoken English.
Lifelong English Classes
Lifelong frequently offers classes in English as a Second Language. They offer Beginner-Intermediate classes and Advanced classes. Click the calendar link on their website for dates, times and descriptions. Classes are usually small, free and there are no age restrictions for adults.
Tompkins Learning Partners, Inc.
124 West Buffalo Street ~ Ithaca, New York
Phone: 607-277-6442
http://www.tlpartners.org/
TLP provides tutoring services, free of charge, to local residents who need help reading, writing, or speaking English.
TST BOCES Adult ESL Classes
The First Presbyterian Church - 3rd Floor
315 North Cayuga Street ~ Ithaca, New York
Phone: 607-273-4095
http://moodle.tstboces.org/adulted/mod/resource/view.php?id=27
These classes will help improve basic literacy skills; prepare for earning a GED diploma; and obtain skills to pass the citizenship test.