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ESOL & Citizenship

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Supporting our initiative to connect with new Americans

 

ENGLISH for Speakers of Other Languages

 

 

ESOL Classes   |   ESOL Conversation |   Practice    


TOEIC/TOEFL   |   Citizenship   |   Citizenship Classes    |   More Local Classes 


Special Program

FAMILY RE-UNIFICATION through IMMIGRATION 

Thursday, September 23, 7:00 PM

Brooklyn Branch Library

Join Syed S. Ali of Second Chance Immigration Services as he shares information and answers questions on family re-unification through immigration. 
Register (required)

 

 

ESOL CLASSES at the LIBRARY

 

FREE and open to the public

 

Mondays+Wednesdays   12:00 - 2:00 PM
Parma-South 

Contact:  Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information

 

Mondays+Fridays  9:00-11:00 AM 
Parma-Snow  

Contact Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information

 

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)

 

Tuesdays+Thursdays  9:30-11:30 AM 
Parma Hts.  

Contact: Parma ABLE 440-885-8797 for more information

 

Tuesdays+Thursdays  9:00-11:00 AM 
North Olmsted  

Contact: Polaris 440-891-7647 for registration & information

 

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

 


 

ESOL CONVERSATION CLASSES

ESOL in the Community 

 

FREE & Open to the Public

 

 

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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.

 


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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 logo and link to log inByki 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.

 

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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.

 


CITIZENSHIP

 

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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 

 

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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

Becoming an American Citizen

A speaker from Second Chance Immigration Services will teach you how to prepare for the citizenship exam.  Learn what you need to know and discover practical tips. Where and When

 


 

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

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
       Merrick House West, 3167 Fulton Rd, Cleveland OH
       Tuesdays+Thursdays, 9:30 AM-12:30 PM

       Valley Forge High School, 9999 Independence Blvd. Parma
       Wednesdays, 6:30-9:00 PM

 

Strongsville A.B.L.E. 
Information and Registration call:  (440) 572-6596

FREE classes are held:

Monday+Wednesday 6:30-8:30 PM

  • at Center Middle School-Annex, 13200 Pearl Road, Strongsville
  • at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Road, Brecksville

 

 

Asian Services in Action, Inc.

 

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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