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!

Byki Online ^{_{Before you know it}}Language learning system featuring 70+ languages plus 6 courses for ESOL. A library card number is required for free access from home. 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 number 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