SHARING KNOWLEDGE...TRANSFORMING LIVES!!
​contact us: literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com
Join our next ESL Tutor Training Workshop
Make a difference! To teach English to someone in your community please register today. 
Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or
click HERE to submit a form.
Our next workshop (runs over four evenings) will be conducted via zoom on January 11th, 18th, 25th and February 1st from 7:30-9pm.
                              Participating Libraries
Dumont (201)384-2030                Paramus (201)599-1300      Emerson (201)261-5604               Park Ridge (201)391-5151
Hillsdale (201)358-5072               Ramsey (201)327-1445
Mahwah (201)529-7323                River Vale (201)391-2323
Montvale (201)391-5090               Westwood (201) 664-0583
Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is a non-profit  literacy program dedicated to assisting adults in our community learn English as a Second Language.  We teach the most basic survival skills up through advanced reading and writing skills.  LVPV is a member of Literacy NJ and fully accredited by ProLiteracy.  
We provide:
  • One-on-One tutoring at all levels
  • Small group tutoring
  • Conversation Classes
  • Group Language Classes
  • Tutor Training Workshops taught by a certified instructor
  • Access to a core collection of ESL materials appropriate for tutors and students​

​MOST LIBRARIES ARE NOW OPEN ON A LIMITED BASIS.  
​ESL TUTORING CONTINUES REMOTELY.
  • Tutors, click HERE for ideas and helpful hints on how to continue to remotely meet with your student,  physical distancing, while keeping it social.
  • Students, click HERE to continue to improve your English at home. ​​
SIGN UP FOR ONLINE CLASSES TODAY!
 LVPV offers FREE online classes
Students of LVPV member libraries are able to enroll in free online classes taught by certified ESL Teachers.

Jillian DiGiacomo ~ Monday and Friday Mornings from 10-11:30am 

Joseph Prado (Bilingual) ~ Tuesday and Thursday Evenings from 7-8:30pm

To register for classes  email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or click here. 
CULTURE CLUB
You're invited to our next presentation on January 13th at 7:30pm. Raziyeh Aghakhani will be teaching us all about Iran. Email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com for zoom link.
We are lucky to live in New Jersey, one of the most ethnically diverse states in the country. Our adult ESL program includes students from all over the world.  This provides us with a unique opportunity to learn about different cultures from each other. 
The goal of this club is for participants to gain an understanding, appreciation and awareness of different cultures in our community. The club also provides an opportunity for our ESL students to practice their speaking and listening skills. Tutors and students, please consider sharing information about your country of origin, its culture, its people, diversity, and values. We are happy to help you organize a discussion. Please email us if you are interested in participating. 
HelpNow offers help with academic work covering a multitude of subjects, including US Citizenship preparation, foreign language lab and Spanish speaking support.  Offered through the public library, library card is needed.
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​Sign up for the next ESL Tutor Training Workshop, click here to sign up or contact literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com 
An excellent resource, offered through the public library, to help with your job search.  Library card is necessary.
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For more information contact:
Maureen Lostumbo, coordinator or
​Marilyn Katz, assistant coordinator
literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com

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Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is the proud recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Affiliate Achievement Award presented by Literacy NJ, click here to read more.