ESL & Citizenship
Supporting our initiative to connect with new Americans
English as a Second Language
ESL CLASSES | ESL CONVERSATION | PRACTICE
TOEIC/TOEFL | CITIZENSHIP | CITIZENSHIP CLASSES | MORE LOCAL CLASSES
ESL CLASSES at the LIBRARY
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Mondays+Thursdays 12:00-2:00 PM
Parma-Ridge
Contact: Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information
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Mondays+Fridays 9:00-11:00 AM
Parma-Snow
Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information
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Mondays+Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 AM
North Royalton
Contact Strongsville ABLE 440-572-6596 for registration and information
(also see More Local Classes below)
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Starting January 12, 2010...
Tiesdays+Thursdays 9:30-11:30 AM
Parma Hts.
Contact: Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information
(no classes in June)
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Solon
Thursdays 6:00-8:00 PM
Beginning ESL
Saturdays 1:00-3:00 PM
Beginning ESL
Saturdays 3:00-5:00 PM
Intermediate ESL
Contact Cleveland Metropolitan School District 216-631-2885 for information
Registration for new students is on Saturdays at 9:30 AM
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ESL CONVERSATION CLASSES
FREE & Open to the Public
Beachwood Library
Thursday, 6:30-8:30 PM
Contact Alice Kiderman at
Cleveland Metropolitan School District 216-634-2155 for more information about these advanced conversation classes.
Parma-Ridge Library
Wednesdays
January 20 12 noon-1:30 PM
February 17 12 noon-1:30 PM
March 17 12 noon-1:30 PM
Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information
Parma Heights Library
Mondays
January 4 7:00-8:30 PM
February 1 7:00-8:30 PM
March 1 7:00-8:30 PM
Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for registration and information
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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!
Mango Languages
Lessons in English for Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Polish speakers and can be used from your own home with this database.
A library card number is required for free access.
Cleveland Cross-Cultural Meetup Group
This group invites people from diverse cultures to meet up at Cleveland area events for conversation.
Kiwanis in Parma Heights
Kiwanis has a morning group that meets every Wednesday at 7:15am at:
Greenbrier Senior Living Community (440) 884-9600
6455 Pearl Rd. Parma Heights, OH
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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.
For further assistance, try:
TOEFL Workshop
Oct. 14th - Nov. 4th
7:00-9:00 PM
Contact Parma ABLE at 440-887-4877 for information and registration.
CITIZENSHIP
In 2008, the citizenship test changed.
The library has test guides for the new U.S. citizenship test.
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).
Free Citizenship classes can be found at:
CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
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How to Become an American Citizen
Learn how to prepare for the citizenship test. A speaker from A Second Chance Immigration Services will discuss what you need to know and practical tips.
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MORE LOCAL CLASSES
Or 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.
Parma ABLE
Information and Registration call: 440-877-4877
Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd. Parma, OH 44130
Tuesdays + Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 PM
Strongsville A.B.L.E.
Information and Registration call: (440) 572-6596
FREE classes are held at Center Middle School-Annex, 13200 Pearl Road.
Monday+Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM
Classes offered at both Akron and Cleveland area locations
3631 Perkins Ave., Ste. 2A-W,
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-881-0330
730 Carroll St.
Akron, OH 44304
330-535-3263 ext. 223
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