ESL Services
Everyday English
Work on speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Level 1: Advanced beginners and low intermediate
Level 2: Intermediate
ESL Family Game Night
A time to play games and spend time together!
ESL Tutoring
Meet with a volunteer ESL tutor each week for a 60-90 minute session, individually or in small or larger groups.
Join the ESL Book Group
Read and discuss books, vocabulary, and themes each month.
Program Information & Registration
Email esl@ridgewoodlibrary.org for more information about our services. We prioritize Ridgewood residents plus people from other towns who have urgent ESL needs.
Upcoming ESL Programs
Programs & Classes
Trained tutors and professional instructors volunteer as ESL tutors.
Students’ English-speaking ability and availability determine which classes are appropriate.
Sessions are offered both in-person and virtually. Fees may apply.
Questions: Victoria Schnure, 201-560-6700 x2134 vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Get hooked on conversation.
Meets weekly. Separate registration for each session. All levels.
View American slang session dates.
Questions: Janine Lanzisera, jlanzisera@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Would you like to read a book together?
Meets weekly for eight weeks; intermediate to advanced levels.
View Afternoon Book Group session dates.
View Evening Book Group session dates.
Questions: Victoria Hilditch, 201-560-6700 x2133 vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Explore American literature, film & more.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks; intermediate/advanced.
View Cultural English session dates.
Questions, Victoria Schnure, 201-560-6700 x2134 vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Practice English while learning about U.S. culture, history & traditions.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks. Registration is required.
View Everyday English Group 1 session dates. (advanced beginner/low intermediate)
View Everyday English Group 2 session dates. (intermediate/advanced)
Questions: Victoria Schnure, 210-670-5600 x2134 vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Bring a cup of coffee and enjoy casual conversation with fellow ESL students. Meets twice a month. All levels.
View Coffee Break-Outs session dates and register.
Questions: Victoria Schnure, 210-670-5600 x2134 vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Exercise conversation skills while walking the track (behind the library), weather permitting.
Meet on the patio. All levels welcome. Open to students registered in the 2022-23 ESL program.
View Walk and Talk dates and register.
Questions: Victoria Schnure, 201-670-5600 x2134 vschnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Helpful Resources
A multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide.
Seven new stories are posted each Wednesday, along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle, a word search, and a poll.
Conversation topics and tutor support from Hopelink.
Contact Us
Victoria Schnure, ESL Coordinator/Instructor, VSchnure@ridgewoodlibrary.org, (201) 670-5600, x2134
Janine Lanzisera, ESL Assistant/Instructor, JLanzisera@ridgewoodlibrary.org, (201) 670-5600, x2130