Adult English Language Learners

Adult English Language Learners (ELL) Resources

Learn and improve English for free.

Work on:

reading
writing
speaking
listening
citizenship
job preparation

With:

library classes
self-study courses
online tutoring
books, ebooks, films

Adult ELL Events

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Project Second Chance

Learn to read and write English with a one-to-one volunteer tutor. For adults who can speak conversational English and want help with basic reading and writing.

Need a card?

Get a Library Card

Find out how to get an eCard at home or a full-service card if you are in a library.

Blogs

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Learning English at McDonald's

Hear how an English language learner made the most of her situation to learn English on the job, though most of her co-workers spoke Spanish

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My Experience with the PSC Program

Like many adult English speakers, Jayoung asked for help at the library to improve her basic reading and writing, This is her PSC story

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Reading in a New Language

Project Second Chance, Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, helps adult learners from all walks of life.

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Adult Learner Reading Lists

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Rapid Reads Series

Thrillers, mysteries, romances, suspense. This is a popular series for adults discovering the joy of reading.

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Learn English-ESL Texts for Adult English Language Learners

To learn English or to teach English, have a look at this set of ESL grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and idiom texts.

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What's it like to have dyslexia? - Children

Do you or a friend have dyslexia? Lots of people do. Meet kids just like you in these print-, electronic- and audio-books.

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