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COMMUNITY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE RESOURCES

Are you new to Alexandria?  You've come to the right place!  The Alexandria Library welcomes people with diverse cultural backgrounds and celebrates the rich multicultural diversity in our community.



 

ENGLISH / ELL

(Inglés / የእንግሊዘኛ ቋንቋ / اللغة الانجليزية) 

 

LIBRARY RESOURCES

ELL/ESL Books

TOEFL Books

Practice TOEFL Tests (TERC)

Grammar for ESL (Gale Course)

Writing for ESL (Gale Course)

ESL Basic Grammar (Universal Class)

ESL Basic Writing (Universal Class)

Language & Culture Guide

Mango Languages

  • If you’re looking to learn new languages and meet new cultures from near and far, you’ve come to the right place. 

    Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including Spanish, French, Arabic, English, and even Pirate.

    You can learn on your favorite mobile device with an app or from a desktop computer. You will need to create an account to keep track of your progress.

Transparent Languages

  • Transparent Language provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn.

    With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.

 

COMMUNITY CLASSES

Newcomer English Language Learners for high school students

Campagna Center - New Neighbors ELL Program

Casa Chirilagua Language Program for Adults and Families

English Classes for Adults ($30 fee)

Hogar Immigrant Services - English Classes ($60 fee)

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia ($85 fee)

Adult English Learners Program ($110 fee)

Northern Virginia Community College ESL (fee varies)

 

ELL Classes & Events
Cancelled
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Mon, Jan 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Tue, Jan 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
English Language Learning (ELL) 2 Workshop - Intermediate Conversation
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
This volunteer-led workshop provides a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration required. No certificates of completion are issued.
English Language Learning (ELL) 1 Workshop - Beginner Conversation Workshop
Thu, Jan 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Beginning English practice for English language learners. No registration needed or prior level of English. These workshops are led by volunteers and do not include certificates of completion.
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 05, 6:45pm - 7:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
English Language Learning (ELL)
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
English practice for English language learners. No registration is needed. Class held in the Burke Branch Meeting Room.
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
English Language Learning - Conversational learning every Wednesday
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Teen Area
Drop in Conversational English language learning!
See all events


 

CITIZENSHIP

(ciudadanía / ዜግነት / المواطنة) 

 

Citizen Preparation Books from the Library

Practice Citizenship Tests (TERC - Click International)

U.S. Citizenship Test Practice (Universal Class) 

Citizenship Classes (Hogar Immigrant Services)

Progreso Center for Literacy and Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Citizenshipworks

 

LEGAL

(ayuda legal / የህግ እገዛ / مساعدة قانونية )

 

Hogar Immigrant Services

Just Neighbors Ministry (Annandale)

Northern Virginia Family Service (Falls Church)

Tahirih Justice Center (Falls Church)

Lutheran Social Services (Falls Church)

Ayuda (Fairfax)

CARECEN (D.C.)

Last updated: October 2024