ESOL & Citizenship

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Supporting our initiative to connect with new Americans

ENGLISH for Speakers of Other Languages

ESOL Classes | ESOL Conversation | Practice

TOEIC/TOEFL | Citizenship | Citizenship Classes | More Local Classes

ESOL CLASSES at the LIBRARY

FREE and open to the public!

Special Technology Classes

For all Parma ABLE enrollees

Parma-Ridge Library

Wednesdays, 9:30AM-noon • January 30 – May 15

Covers basic computer skills such as typing or using the Internet while still reading, listening, speaking, and writing in English.
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Beachwood
Fridays 12:00 PM (registration)

Contact: Cleveland Hts-University Hts ABLE 216-371-7138 for information

Fairview Park

Tuesdays+Thursdays 9:15-11:45 AM

Contact: Westlake City Schools ABLE 440-899-3075x2028 for information

Mayfield
Tuesdays+Thursdays 1:00 PM (registration)

Contact: Cleveland Hts-University Hts ABLE 216-371-7138 for information

North Olmsted

Tuesdays+Thursdays 9:00-11:30 AM –or– 6:30-8:30 PM

Registration Monthly. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Contact: Polaris 440-891-7647 for information

North Royalton

Mondays+Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 AM - Drop In!
Registration monthly. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

Contact: Polaris 440-891-7647 for information

Orange

Mondays 6:15-8:45 PM Registration Monthly.
Contact: Polaris 440-891-7647 for registration & information

Parma Hts.

Tuesdays+Thursdays 9:30- noon

Contact: Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information.
Winter classes orientation (required) is Tuesday, January 15, 9:30 AM

Parma-Snow

Mondays+Fridays 9:00-11:30 AM

Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information;
Winter classes orientation (required) is Monday, January 14, 9:00 AM

Parma-South

Mondays+Wednesdays 12 noon - 2:30 PM

Contact: Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information.
Winter classes orientation (required) is Monday, January 14, noon

Solon

Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM + Saturdays 1:00-3:00^_–or– 3:00-5:00 PM
Contact: Polaris Career Center 440-891-7647 Registration monthly.

South Euclid-Lyndhurst

Tuesdays+Thursdays 6:30-8:30 PM

Contact: Cleveland Hts-University Hts ABLE 216-371-7138 for information

Southeast Branch

Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 PM

Contact: Polaris Career Center 440-891-7647 for registration & information
Registration monthly.

Strongsville Branch

Tuesdays 6:00-8:45 PM

Contact: Polaris Career Center 440-891-7647 for registration & information
Now in session. Registration monthly.

ESOL Conversation Classes

ESOL in the Community

FREE & Open to the Public

Parma-Ridge Library
Wednesdays, 9:30 AM-12 noon
Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information.
Students may attend classes at more than one site.
Instruction (all levels) concentrates on the Naturalization process.
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Need more help learning to speak English?

Find other ESL classes in Northeast Ohio below or on our Cleveland Area Education Directory's ESL page.

ESL PRACTICE

The library has books, CDs, and videos to help all ages practice English.
Don’t forget to read for fun!

Library book discussions are a great way to sharpen advanced speaking and reading skills!

Language-learning databases (need library card# and PIN to access)

Transparent Language Online

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Language learning system to help build listening/reading/speaking/writing skills
First-time users must set up an account.

Mango Languages
Lessons in English for Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish,
and Ukrainian (and more!) speakers and can be used
from your own home with this database.
Use library card # for free access, then set up an account.

Cleveland Cross-Cultural Meetup Group

This group invites people from diverse cultures to meet up at Cleveland area events for conversation.

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TOEIC-TOEFL

TOEIC/TOEFL

Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

and

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

are used by colleges and businesses to determine English proficiency.

The library has test guides for both the TOEIC and the TOEFL.

Parma ABLE offers TOEFL Success Workshops (call 440-885-8797 for information).

CITIZENSHIP

In 2008, the citizenship test changed.

The library has test guides for the new U.S. citizenship test.

Citizen Ship Classes are offered thru Lakewood ABLE

You can also practice online for the U.S. Citizenship test with our
Learning Express Library database
(you can access this from home with a library card number).

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

Citizenship Workshops are offered through Parma ABLE.
Call 440-885-8797.

MORE LOCAL CLASSES

Try one of these other places in Northeast Ohio:

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Classes

Beginning, intermediate and advanced levels of English instruction for adults. Listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be covered in free class sessions. Registration and Orientation is necessary before attending classes: new students are accepted throughout the year.

Polaris Career Center

FREE Learn to Speak English ESOL Classes. Select a class, come to class. It's that easy! (440-891-7647)

Middleburg Hts. Polaris
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9-11:30 AM or Mon, Wed 7-9 PM
Brecksville, Cuyahoga County Career Center
Mon, Wed, 6:30-8:30 PM

Parma ABLE
Offers free ESOL classes at various locations in the area. For information call: 440-877-4877

FREE classes are held:

Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd. Parma
Tuesdays+Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 PM
Also, Distance Learning on Tuesday+Thursday evenings

ESOL in the Community Conversations

Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd. Parma Hts.
Wednesdays, 7:00-9:00 PM

ESOL Book Club

Work on vocabulary, speaking, reading, and comprehension in a fun and supportive environment.
Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd. Parma Hts.
Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 PM