English as a Second Language

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Tapping Resources Accessing Assistance for Small Business

Wednesday, September 2, 2–3 p.m. Zoom Small business assistance can be found from a variety of sources, and numerous economic development partners support the business community with free or low-cost resources. In this online program, Business Development staff from Village of Arlington Heights will offer insight as to what is available and how to access it.

Small Business Marketing Opportunities for a Changing World Wednesday, September 9, 1–2 p.m. / Zoom

2020 has proven to be complex for small business owners. Marketing and communications strategies have had to pivot dramatically to meet the ever-changing circumstances of the consumer environment. Presenter Rebecca Hoffman joins us to explore ways to affordably market your small business and gain share-of-voice during uncertain times.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.

ESL Games Tuesdays, September 1 and 15, 1–2 p.m. Zoom

Want to practice your English in a fun way? Join other English language learners to play a word game or two online - families are welcome and no equipment is needed!

Inglés para Hispanohablantes Wednesdays, September 2 and 16, 1-2 p.m.

Una clase conversacional para Hispanohablantes que buscan mejorar su Inglés. Intro to English Wednesdays, September 2, 16, 23, 30 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Practice English with other beginning-level adult learners.

Conversation with Sharon Thursday, September 3, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

Join ESL volunteer Sharon online to have a conversation with other English-language Zoom

learners.

Culture & Conversation Fridays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1–2 p.m. Zoom

Join other adult English-language learners online to talk about a new topic each week.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE Practice and learn.

ESL Learning Packets Available

Learn at your own pace with new ESL Learning Packets available outside the library as supplies last. Adult English language learners can take a packet, then have staff and volunteers review their materials and answer questions. Packets are available on the clothesline outside the Dunton Avenue entrance, on the bookmobile, at the drive-up window and inside the library at the Info Desk.

Tea & Talk Wednesday, September 9, 2–3 p.m. / Zoom

Improve your conversation skills at this monthly social conversation group online.

For adult English-language learners.

Citizenship Interview Practice Wednesday, September 16, 7–9 p.m. / Zoom

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

Phrasal Verbs with Barb Thursday, September 17, 10–11 a.m. / Zoom

verbs in English.

Materials will be emailed to you one day before the program.

Bilingual Movie Discussion El Libertador/The Liberator Thursday, September 17, 6-7 p.m. / Zoom

Let’s say ¡HOLA! to Hispanic Heritage Month with a biographical drama about Latin America’s legendary 19th-century revolutionary, Simon Bolivar. Discussion will be held in both English & Spanish. Perfect opportunity for those who want to improve and learn more Spanish conversational skills and interact with more native Spanish speakers.

Borrow El Libertador from the library’s Kanopy collection: ahml.kanopy.com/video/ liberator. Join ESL volunteer Barb to discuss phrasal

English and Spanish speakers are welcome! For adults.

English Hour with Michael Tuesday, September 22, 10-11 a.m. / Zoom

Join ESL volunteer Michael to learn more about the English language. Topics could include vocabulary building, grammar or idioms.