Ask a Reference Librarian for assistance in learning more about these resources. We are always happy to help!

Resources for English Language Learners and for International Residents:

For use at the Library

• Rosetta Stone, Levels 1, 2 & 3 software for learning English in the Quiet Study Rooms
• Oxford Picture Dictionary software for learning English in the Quiet Study Rooms
  
• Chinese language newspaper and encyclopedia in the Reference Room
• Internet access in the Reference Room
• Microsoft Office (Word 2003, Excel 2003, PowerPoint 2003) in the Quiet Study Rooms and the Reference Room
• Tutorials for Office XP training and Office 2003 training in the Quiet Study Room
• Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing in the Quiet Study Room

The two Quiet Study Rooms are on the upper floor of the Library. You may reserve one of the Quiet Study Rooms for two times each week and for two hours each time. You may make your reservation in advance in person in the Reference Department or by phone at 781-721-7171 x20.

For use at the Library and at home

• Mango Languages, an online program offers many English language courses: There are COMPLETE courses with 100 lessons for ESL Polish, ESL Spanish, and ESL Brazilian Portuguese. There are BASIC courses with 9 lessons for ESL French, ESL Italian, ESL German, ESL Russian, ESL Mandarin Chinese, ESL Cantonese Chinese, ESL Japanese, ESL Greek, ESL Arabic, ESL Korean, and ESL Vietnamese.
• Books, newspapers, CDs and other items to help English language learners. These are located in the Reference Room.
• Movies from many countries in many different languages.
• The Minuteman Library Network catalog that can be used to request items in many languages.
• The Minuteman Library Network brochure written in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, and English that explains library services and lists libraries in the Network that have collections in these languages. Ask for a copy the Reference Desk.

English Classes, Groups, & Tutoring

English At Large matches students who are learning English with tutors. This is a free service. English At Large also sponsors Conversation Groups in Winchester and other communities for intermediate or advanced English speakers. The groups meet during the fall, winter and spring. Contact English At Large for more information at: 781-395-2374 and by email at learn@englishatlarge.org

For more information about the programs below and for additional programs, use the Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline which offers a user-friendly list. Or call them at 1-800-447-8844.

ESOL and literacy organizations near Winchester

Arlington Community Education
www.arlingtoncommunityed.org
Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Avenue,
Arlington, MA 02476, tel. 781-316-3568 -- $: Charge

Boston Center for Adult Education
www.bcae.org
122 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116, tel 617-267-4430$: Charge; scholarships available

Cambridge Center for Adult Education
www.ccae.org
42 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02238, tel. 617-547-6789 -- $: Charge; scholarships

Concilio Hispano
Cambridge, 617-661-9406 -- Chelsea, 617-889-0888 -- Somerville, 617-629-7090 -- $: No charge; Beginning level classes for Latinos

English At Large
www.englishatlarge.org
400 High Street, West Medford, MA 02155, tel. 781-395-2374, Email: learn@englishatlarge.org Tutoring help and conversation groups; usually has a waiting list -- $: No charge. Conversation group schedule

Grace Chapel ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
www.grace.org/esol
2 Militia Drive Lexington, MA 02421, tel. 781-862-8351x 2219. Morning and evening classes for ages 14+. Contact: Sandy Smith. Email: gracechapelESOL@yahoo.com -- $: Charge which they try to keep low.

Immigrant Learning Center
http://ilctr.org/
442 Main Street, Malden, MA 02148, tel. 781-322-9777, Orange Line - Malden Square Stop -- $: No charge; day classes only

International Institute of Boston www.iiboston.org 1
Milk Street Boston, MA, tel. 617-695-9990 ext. 123-- $: No charge; waiting list for evening classes

Lexington Community Education www.lexingtoncommunityed.org
Lexington Public Schools, 251 Waltham Street Lexington, MA 02421, tel. 781-862-8043, Day and evening classes; 10 two-hour classes -- $: Charge

Literacy Project -- Cambridge Public Library Central Sq. Branch Library, 45 Pearl St. Cambridge, MA 02139, tel. 617-349-4030 -- $: Free

Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline ESOL Information 1-800-447-8844

Medford Family Network
489 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA 02155, tel. 781-393-2106 -- $: Free. Child care provided if requested. For Medford residents and those who work in Medford who have children ages 0-6 only. Registration is required.

Middlesex Community College www.middlesex.mass.edu
591 Springs Street Bedford, MA 01730, 1-800-818-3434 Evening classes; 12 two-hour classes -- $: Charge

Project Literacy at The Watertown Free Public Library
www.watertownlib.org 123 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 617-924-8797 ESOL classes, conversation groups, tutoring help; morning and evening. $: Free

SCALE Somerville Center for Adult Learning Experiences
www.somerville.k12.ma.us/ then click on Schools and scroll down and click on SCALE
167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144, tel. (617) 625-6600 x6900 • (617) 625-1335 • TTY: (617) 666-9368, Red Line, Davis Square T Stop -- $: Free; day/evening classes; long wait list

Somerville Adult Evening Education
81 Highland Street, Somerville, MA 02143, tel. 617-628-2594, Evening classes 6-7:30 p.m.; 2 1/2 months -- $:Charge

At the Waltham Public Library www.waltham.lib.ma.us
735 Main Street, Waltham, MA 02451. This conversation group is sponsored by EnglishAtLarge. Call 781-395-2374 for more information. This is a drop-in group that meets every Saturday, all during the year unless the library is closed for a holiday -- $: Free

Woburn Adult Education
Woburn High School, 88 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA, tel. 781-937-8222 -- $: Charge; 12 weeks, 7-9 p.m., twice a week.

YMCA Adult Learning Center
136 Lexington St., Woburn, MA, 781-935-6499 Morning classes. -- $: Free.

YMCA of Greater Boston / International Learning Center
316 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115, tel. (617) 536-7800 -- $: Charge for classes.

Free Websites That Help With Learning English

 

www.usalearns.org
Good for beginners

www.esl-lab.com
Three levels of listening exercises

www.joneslibrary.org/
esl/info/adult.html
Many resources listed for both learners and tutors/teachers on this Jones Library (Amherst, MA) page. The page indicates sites that are good for beginners.

Guides to the Library in several languages

• Welcome to the Library
  in Chinese
• Welcome to the Library
  in Russian
• Welcome to the Library
  in Spanish
• Welcome to the Library
  in English
• Chinese and Russian
  language materials in the catalog

The International Connections Group Welcomes International Residents to Winchester

The International Connections Group plans activities and events designed to foster community connections and help our international residents feel welcome in Winchester. An open house is offered every fall at the Winchester Public Library where international residents, especially newcomers, can sign up for conversation groups, activities such as a Winchester Center tour, or special interest groups. (See Calendar for upcoming dates) We hold a yearly international potluck supper and other events. Drop-in Coffee Anyone is welcome to stop in at Café Dolce, 831 Main St., on Thursday mornings between 8:30 and 9:30 a.m. for informal coffee and conversation. Eating Out Join us for monthly lunches at ethnic restaurants in the area. Just email office@wmcn.org or call 781-729-7100 and let us know if you would like to be included. We’ll email you with the date and place where we’ll meet next. We hope to alternate between lunch and dinner to include those who cannot participate during the day. Note: This might be the beginnings of something that will grow like the thriving dinner club started by the daughter of Ugandan refugees in Toronto, Canada. She launched the Toronto Food Luck Club six years ago by getting some friends together to try different ethnic restaurants. According to an interview in Canadian Living Magazine, “TFLC’s philosophy is to think globally by acting and eating locally.” more