English as a Second Language & Literacy

Practice and learn.

For in-person programs, safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Directed Drawing

Tuesday, February 1, 11 a.m.–noon / Zoom

Do you like to draw? Do you want to practice your speaking and listening skills? Join other adult English-language learners for this art and language activity. Supplies will be provided.

Tea & Talk

Wednesday, February 9, 1:30–3 p.m. / Zoom

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly group.

ESL Conversation Lab

Saturdays, February 12 and 26, 10–11 a.m. Zoom

Join other adult English-language learners to practice conversation in English around different topics/situations with interactive activities and work on improving speaking skills. Each week will focus on a different real-life scenario and will include exercises to work on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and listening skills.

ESL Book Discussion: The Lover’s Dictionary by David Levithan

Tuesday, February 15 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

Email esl@ahml.info to receive discussion questions or to have a book placed on hold for you to pick up at the bookmobile or library drive-up.

Citizenship Interview Practice

Wednesday, February 16, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

Sign up for a 30-minute time slot to practice the interview portion of your Citizenship test. Provided in partnership with HIAS Immigration & Citizenship volunteers.

English Hour with Michael

Tuesday, February 22, 10–11 a.m. / Cardinal Room or Zoom Join other English language learners and our ESL volunteer Michael, at home or in the library, to explore the English language.