ESL Resources

World Language Resources

Adults:

The library features assorted books for adults in Arabic, Hindi, Polish and Spanish. The collection was funded through a LSTA grant that was awarded in the mid 1990s. Library users may suggest non-English titles of interest for consideration to be purchased for the World Language collection.

Children:

The library features assorted materials for children in the following foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Polish and Spanish. The library features assorted bi-lingual books for children in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Library users may suggest non-English titles of interest for consideration to be purchased for the World Language collection.

Penpal Kits:

The Penpal is a pre-programmed device created to read aloud in a variety of languages. This award-winning digital companion will introduce you to learning material in a unique way. Touch the pen to a book, poster, or learning chart, and you’ll hear the content read to you. Penpal creatively brings audio, interactivity, and magic to printed materials. Each Penpal set includes the Penpal device, sheet and books.

Mango Languages:

Now you can learn another language through our new interactive database, Mango Languages.
Mango Languages’ PhD-created, linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. Mango rapidly builds language proficiency and cultural understanding around real-world communication skills that you’ll actually need. Mango teaches through examples.

For those using a tablet or phone, an app is available to download. Contact the Adult Services Desk for more information at (708) 428-5151.

Other Resources:

ESL Instruction for Adults

• • Moraine Valley Community College – https://www.morainevalley.edu/academics/academic-programs/english-language-programs
    9000 College Parkway
    Palos Hills, IL 60465
    (708) 974-5331
  • Prairie State College – https://prairiestate.edu/community/adult-education/index.aspx
    Corner of Halsted and Vollmer Road
    Chicago Heights, IL 60411
    (708) 709-3500

ESL Instruction for Children

• Tinley Park School District 146 – https://district146.org/district_information/departments/student_services/english_language_learners