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Websites

U.S.A. Learns
A free site that helps adults learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills. Available in English and in Spanish. 

La Mansion del Ingles
Free English courses for Spanish speakers, with grammar, vocabulary, and listening practice.

Internet TESL
ESL Links maintained by the Internet TESL (Teachers of English as a Second Language) Journal. An excellent array of materials for teaching and learning the English language. 

EnglishClub.com
Free website for learners and teachers of English.  Lessons, games quizzes, English language references sources, pronunciation and more.

UsingEnglish.com
A large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, learners and academics. Find English language reference materials, teacher resources, ESL tests, discussion forums, articles and language tools. Some functions do require a free registration.

Learning English Online
Links to many ESL learning sites for ESL learners and teachers.

 Activities for ESL Students
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English. Includes bilingual tests for many different languages.

Manythings.org

Interesting Things for ESL Students A fun site for learners of English as a second language offering Word games, puzzles, and quizzes.

Learning Express:  Skills Improvement with Spanish Instructions
Registration & library card # required. Short computer-based courses in Spanish covering grammar, math, reading, vocabulary & spelling, and more.

TOEFL Study & Testing

 

TOEFL Test
 Information about the TOEFL from the Educational Testing Service.

TOEFL Testing Locations
Search for a TOEFL testing date and location near you for either the Internet-based Test (iBT) or the Paper-based Test (PBT).

Learning Express:  TOEFL Preparation

(under “College Preparation” Practice tests for the TOEFL iBT (Registration and library card # required.) General information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language.  Register for the test, find test locations and dates, and find out how to prepare for the test.
Before purchasing any study materials, consider visiting the library to find out about our available resources. 

Books for TOEFL study

 

Free or Low-Cost ESL Classes

Adult Learning Center
268 Baldwin Street
New Brunswick, NJ  08901
732-745-5300, X 4100
The following classes are offered free of charge: ESL (all levels), GED preparation, Basic Skills, Work Readiness.                      

Community Learning Center (Must have work permit)
Roosevelt Care Center
1 Roosevelt Drive, 3rd Floor
Edison, NJ  08837
732-321-2200
The following classes are offered free of charge:
ESL, Basic Skills and Computer Literacy
GED testing is also administered; call 721-321-2201 for test dates & times.

East Brunswick Adult Basic Skills
East Brunswick High School
380 Cranbury Rd.
East Brunswick, NJ  08816
732-613-6989
732-613-6984
Office Hours: 8-3
Offers Adult Basic Skills, GED, Literacy: reading, writing, mathematics, Basic Skills: reading writing, mathematics (level above literacy), ESL & citizenship preparation.  Open to NJ residents 16 and up (not enrolled in public school.)  $10 registration fee required.  Contact Donna Guskind for appointment.

Literacy Programs of NJ

732-432-8000 (call for class information & locations)
Adult ESL classes are offered in several locations as well as Basic Literacy classes, ESL conversation groups, Family Literacy programs & more.
One-to-one tutoring for ESL & Basic Literacy is also available but there may be waiting periods until tutors become available, call for information.
For Adult ESL Classes there is a one-time $10 materials fee (not mandatory.)

Middlesex County Literacy Programs

Perth Amboy Adult School
178 Barracks Street
Perth Amboy NJ 08861
(732)376-6240
Office Hours: 8-3
Offers GED English & GED Spanish programs, Adult Basic Education, ESL, Adult High School programs, citizenship programs for English for the Foreign Born students, Civic Education program and assistance with preparation of citizenship applications.  Assistance with resumes and cover letters; provides access to internet for job searching and posting resumes. Registration required. Must be 18 or older to register, 16 and 17 may register with parental consent.

Computer Programs

Language Learning Center
Language Learning software available from our website at www.sbpl.info/databases, library card number required for access.