ESL
(English for Speakers of Other Langauges)
Join students from over 50 countries! From beginners to those preparing for work or further education, EdAdvance
Adult & Continuing Education offers free courses to meet the needs of all English language learners.
Learn to speak, read, and write English, focusing on those skills needed in everyday life. Both day and evening courses are offered at three levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Registration is required for all new students.
EdAdvance Adult & Continuing Education welcomes all adult students who want to learn English.
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Early registration will secure a spot in the classroom.
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Students will be placed at a class level based on the results of a state-mandated language proficiency assessment.
Courses are FREE to residents of participating towns. Registration and placement testing are required for all academic programs. Registration is required for ALL courses, whether in-person or online!
Other Resources
Practice your English Language skills at home with these free useful resources. Browse the links below to start learning.
General English Language Learning
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USA Learns provides lessons in reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary, and writing for beginner to intermediate-level learners.
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Learn American English Online offers seven levels of language instruction, each with supporting instructional videos.
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Google Applied Digital Skills offers free video lessons to help you develop practical digital skills for today's and future job markets.
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Northstar Digital Literacy allows you to assess your computer skills, develop key competencies, and showcase your knowledge by earning certificates and badges.
Reading
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The Times in Plain English simplifies articles from newspapers such as The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to make them more accessible for language learners.
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News in Levels is designed for English learners, offering news articles in three difficulty levels.
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Newsela is an online platform that adapts real-world news articles to various reading levels and includes quizzes to assess comprehension.
Vocabulary
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Learning Chocolate makes vocabulary learning engaging through pictures, sounds, and interactive games. Students can explore a variety of topics and choose activities that match their interests.
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Adult Basic Skills Professional Development Project is designed for advanced ESOL learners looking to expand their vocabulary.
Grammar and Writing
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Adele's Corner is an easy-to-use website designed for beginner-level students. It offers quizzes that help learners practice the grammar, listening, and vocabulary they've studied in the classroom.
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A4esl offers a variety of activities and quizzes at easy, medium, and difficult levels, with a focus on vocabulary and grammar practice for students.
Listening
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Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab is a great resource for life-skills-focused listening activities. The lessons are categorized into easy, medium, and difficult levels and feature pre-listening exercises, grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension tasks.
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Daily ESL helps students learn language used in daily conversations. Select a topic, listen, read along, answer questions, and more.
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Lantern Listening offers a variety of short conversations for students to listen to and follow along with. There are dialogues available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.
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Elllo is a listening lab website featuring thousands of exercises centered around natural conversations, along with vocabulary and comprehension activities.
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Listening and Dictation Practice offers various listening activities, accompanied by quizzes to assess your comprehension.
Pronunciation
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English Central lets students watch videos, learn new vocabulary, practice speaking in context, and engage in one-on-one online conversations based on the video content.
Games to Learn English
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Games to Learn English offers a variety of beginner-level games that help students practice vocabulary, listening, spelling, and other language skills.
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USA Games features a collection of games that help students learn about the United States, including its geography, state capitals, and history.