Language Learning
Online Language Learning
Duolingo is great, but you might be getting tired of the green owl. Here are some other options:
Language Transfer - Use the rules of English to help you become conversational in a new language.
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Open Culture - Pick the language you want to learn and find free programs and open online classes.​​​
Classes for English Language Learners
ESL classes are full. If spaces in existing classes open up, we will accept registration applications in January 2025. Check back in December for more information.
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We need ESL Tutors for 2024-2025 classes.
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Training takes place online at your own pace.
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We supply ESL learning materials such as Easy English News and News for You.
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Classes begin in September/October 2024 and run through June 2025.
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You set your own class schedule. Classes typically meet 1 time per week for 1 hour.
Adults who are interested in becoming ESL tutors should contact ESL Coordinator, Rafat Ispahany, at rafat.ispahany@tenafly.bccls.org or 201-568-8680.
ALL ESL - resources for ESL Tutors
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Education First - grammar, idioms, vocabulary, quotations and names
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Elizabeth Claire's Easy English News - monthly audio recordings of Easy English News articles
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ESL Bits - Read books in English while listening to the correct English pronunciation
ESL Video - Free quizzes, lessons and online conversation classes for English language learners
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Eva Easton's American English Pronunciation - video lessons and audio quizzes on all aspects of English
News For You - weekly online newspaper - listen options, vocabulary definitions, games and more (passcode: 063718)
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Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - online listening with comprehension quizzes - all levels of English
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USA Learns - video lessons with activities, includes US Citizenship course
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Voice of America Learning English - videos, lessons, news and more