ESL Talk Times and Classes

Fall 2019 ESL Flier

Fall Talk Times: September 9 - December 5:

Mondays: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Tuesdays: 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm 
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 11:30 am (Levels 3, 4, and 5 students only please)

• Practice speaking and listening to English.
• Free with no registration required.
• All classes are held in Library Room 215.

Fall 2019 Classes:

• CyFair Library offers free English classes for speakers of other languages and citizenship classes.
• All new students must register and take a placement test on the following date: 
  • Tuesday, August 20: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Library Room 131
  • The test takes about 45 minutes to complete. 
• Classes will begin the week of September 9 and continue through December 6.
• Classes meet 1 or 2 times a week for 1-2 hours. Most classes meet weekdays before 3 pm.
• Please email Rachel Evans (Rachel.Evans@lonestar.edu) and Tracy Williams (Tracy.L.Williams@lonestar.edu) if you have questions about library ESL or Citizenship classes.

Other Area Opportunities to Learn English

Harris County Public Library Branches
Free English, Citizenship, and/or GED classes offered at each branch. Call the specific branch to find out which courses are offered and when.
Go to www.hcpl.net/location/locations to find the library closest to you.

Harris County Department of Education
Free English and GED classes offered in the evenings.
Go to https://hcde-texas.org/adult-education/ or call 713-692-6216.

Cypress Assistance Ministries
Free English and GED classes offered in the evenings, with a $50 materials fee to register.
Go to https://www.cypressassistance.org/services/esl-classes or call 281-826-4403.

ESOL Classes through Lone Star College
Fee-based classes offered through the Continuing Education Department or for college credit.
Go to www.lonestar.edu/esol.htm or contact the Continuing Education department at 281-290-3460.

Practice your English Skills on the Web

Transparent Language Online
www.hcpl.net/ref/dbsubs.htm#languages
Click on Transparent Language. Sign up for a free account using your Harris County Public Library card number. 

Duolingo
https://www.duolingo.com
Create a free account to learn and practice reading, listening, and speaking on your computer or smart phone.

BBC Learning English
www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/  
Worksheets, videos, and vocabulary to practice English.

ESL Cyber Listening Lab
http://www.esl-lab.com/
Great site to test your listening skills.  Modules include general and academic vocabulary.

GCF Learn Free
https://www.gcflearnfree.org/learnenglish/
Tutorials on learning English, computers, reading, math, as well as interactive practice with everyday life situations.

Civics and Citizenship Resources

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a primary source of information for new immigrants. 

• Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process (video)
• Promise of Freedom: An Introduction to U.S. History and Civics for Immigrants (video)
• Welcome to the United States: a Guide for New Immigrants