ESL CLASSES
We are excited to have our classes commence the week of September 18th.
Mondays
- Advanced Beginner, in person at Westwood Library 7pm-8:30pm
- Intermediate, online 7pm-8:30pm
- Advanced, online 9am-10:30am
- Intermediate, online 11am-12:30pm
- Intermediate, online 7pm-8:30pm
- Beginner, in person at Westwood Library 7pm-8:30pm
If you live or work in Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Lodi, Montvale, Park Ridge, Paramus, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck or Westwood, please join our free classes. To register for classes or tutoring, email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or click here.
Continue to improve your English at home. Please visit our comprehensive list of websites, YouTube channels and apps suggestions, click here. For a shorter list of on-line resources we have selected the following:
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Our students come from all over the world and share an interest in learning and improving English skills. Please visit us today for group and/or one-on-one instruction.
LVPV offers:
- ESL Classroom Instruction Classes are open to students of all levels and are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings and evenings. Students are welcome to join throughout the year. Except for the Monday night beginner class, classes are online via zoom. Please email literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com or sign up on-line https://www.literacyvolunteerspv.org/student-sign-up.html
- Conversation Group Students are taught a group lesson and then divided up into small groups or pairs to practice conversing with others. Students of all levels are welcome and are able to benefit from this class. Contact us for more information, literacyvolunteerspv@gmail.com
- One-on-One Tutoring LVPV matches each student with a trained tutor who meets the student's specific requirements and schedule. Tutoring takes place at any participating libraries or online for at least one hour/week or more depending on the tutor/student arrangement. Participating libraries include: Allendale, Cresskill, Dumont, Emerson, Franklin Lakes, Hillsdale, Lodi, Montvale, Paramus, Park Ridge, Ramsey, River Vale, Teaneck and Westwood.
ESL Students Share their Culture with
the Children's World Book Club
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ESL student, Ok Ju Kwon, explains the "Lunar New Year" at Westwood Library children's celebration.
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ESL student, Galina, shares Russian culture with Westwood Library children's program.
2020 CENSUS
A census of the population is conducted every 10 years, and 2020 is the year for the census! Data gathered from the census are used to determine how federal funds are distributed to states and local communities every year for services, including health clinics, schools, roads and emergency services. Data are also used to determine congressional representation in the states. To learn more about the census, visit 2020census.gov
A census of the population is conducted every 10 years, and 2020 is the year for the census! Data gathered from the census are used to determine how federal funds are distributed to states and local communities every year for services, including health clinics, schools, roads and emergency services. Data are also used to determine congressional representation in the states. To learn more about the census, visit 2020census.gov
WEBSITES FOR TUTORS & STUDENTS
There is a multitude of web-sites related to ESL and literary. For a full listing of LVPV favorite web-sites, please visit our Websites
Many libraries offer Mango, which provides on-line English lessons tailored for many native languages. Ask your library if this resource is available to you. Making learning a second language interactive and fun!
ENGLISH FOR HERITAGE LANGUAGE SPEAKERS
The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program offers a unique opportunity to U.S. citizens who are native speakers of specific languages. EHLS provides training in communication and career skills essential for working in the government. Upon graduation, EHLS participants seek work in federal agencies as part of their scholarship obligation. They are able to offer potential employers not only native-speaker proficiency in their language, but also confidence and ease with interacting in a government workplace. For more information go to: http://www.ehlsprogram.org/is-ehls-for-me/
The English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Program offers a unique opportunity to U.S. citizens who are native speakers of specific languages. EHLS provides training in communication and career skills essential for working in the government. Upon graduation, EHLS participants seek work in federal agencies as part of their scholarship obligation. They are able to offer potential employers not only native-speaker proficiency in their language, but also confidence and ease with interacting in a government workplace. For more information go to: http://www.ehlsprogram.org/is-ehls-for-me/
NEW JERSEY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS, ELIGIBLE?
Are you eligible for New Jersey Assistance Programs? The Division of Housing and Community Resources has an excellent website, https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/ explaining New Jersey Assistance Programs and guiding users through elegibility and the screening process. Programs include Rental Assistance, Home Energy Assistance, Homelessness and Eviction Prevention, Weatherization Assistance, and the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
Citizenshipworks
https://www.citizenshipworks.org
Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps individuals apply for citizenship, step-by-step. Citizenshipworks tells users about any potential problems with their application and connects users to the expert help they need, either online or in person. It also tells the user what other documents are needed, and what to expect after applying.
IMMI
https://www.immi.org
Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Its online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are free to use. Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.
Catholic Charities
The Immigration Assistance Program of Catholic Charities provides low-cost and pro bono legal assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings, including assistance in matters involving immigration and citizenship and representation before the Immigration Court. Citizenship Program held last Friday of every month 9-10am. For more information, contact (973) 733-3516 or click , http://www.ccannj.com/refugee_immigration.php
Catholic Charities, Bishop Francis Center for Legal Immigration Services 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Are you eligible for New Jersey Assistance Programs? The Division of Housing and Community Resources has an excellent website, https://njdca-housing.dynamics365portals.us/en-US/ explaining New Jersey Assistance Programs and guiding users through elegibility and the screening process. Programs include Rental Assistance, Home Energy Assistance, Homelessness and Eviction Prevention, Weatherization Assistance, and the Lead-Safe Home Remediation Program.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS?
Citizenshipworks
https://www.citizenshipworks.org
Citizenshipworks is a free online service that helps individuals apply for citizenship, step-by-step. Citizenshipworks tells users about any potential problems with their application and connects users to the expert help they need, either online or in person. It also tells the user what other documents are needed, and what to expect after applying.
IMMI
https://www.immi.org
Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. Its online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are free to use. Immi was created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.
Catholic Charities
The Immigration Assistance Program of Catholic Charities provides low-cost and pro bono legal assistance in all phases of immigration and naturalization proceedings, including assistance in matters involving immigration and citizenship and representation before the Immigration Court. Citizenship Program held last Friday of every month 9-10am. For more information, contact (973) 733-3516 or click , http://www.ccannj.com/refugee_immigration.php
Catholic Charities, Bishop Francis Center for Legal Immigration Services 976 Broad Street, Newark, NJ 07102