Students

If you need beginning ESOL instruction, intermediate ESOL instruction, or tutoring in Adult Literacy, please complete a student information form (PDF) and return it to the Answers Desk in the library or email to shplref@cityofsafetyharbor.com. As soon as a tutor is available that matches your schedule needs, you will be notified.

Materials Available

ESOL and Adult Literacy books, CDs and DVDs are available and may be borrowed from the library with a Pinellas County library card.

Conversation Club

ESOL Conversation Club takes place at varying times throughout the year. Please see the events calendar for more information on current or upcoming sessions. Join others in an informal setting and practice your English conversation skills. Different topics of discussion will be covered each week to help you learn how to communicate in everyday situations.

Pronunciator Online Language Learning

Pronunciator is an online language-learning service that covers over 90 languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL). It focuses on building conversational skills using interactive online drills, quizzes, downloadable audio lessons and phrasebooks, covering vocabulary and conversation to make learning fun. Apps are also available for Apple, Android, and Kindle Fire.

Citizenship Preparation

Are you or someone you know ready to start preparing for the U.S. Citizenship Test and interview process? Help is available at the library.

Requirements

The basic requirements for Citizenship Preparation students are:

• You must be at least 18 years of age.
• You must have had a permanent resident card for at least 5 years.
• If married to a U.S. citizen, you must have had a permanent resident card for 3 years.
• You can speak, understand, read and write basic English.
• You have the ability to pass a test on U.S. history and basic government.

If you meet these requirements, complete a student information form (PDF) and return it to the library.

Internet Resources for ESOL

• Selected ESOL Internet Resources