Get help with literacy & immigrant services:
Learn English, improve your reading skills or prepare for the U.S. citizenship exam with our mix of in-person and online resources available through the Library, including:
  • English as a second language classes and book discussions
  • Weekly conversation clubs
  • Citizenship preparation courses
  • A special collection of books, CDs and DVDs to help improve English skills
  • Online language-learning resources for Schaumburg Library cardholders like Mango and Pronunciator

If you have questions or need more information, please contact Karla Alba at @email. You can also check out some of our favorite free sites for language learning.

Mango Languages

Try online English courses for native speakers of many different languages. 

Literacy & Citizenship Classes

Explore our classes for ESL students, prospective citizens and more.

Pronunciator

Learn a new language and join a live chat to practice your skills. 

English as a Second Language

Intermediate Level Classes

Online registration for Spring 2025 classes opens December 16, 2024. Visit the D214 ESL webpage to register.

Registration & Testing Day: Thursday, January 23, at 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. • Begins February 4

Conversation Clubs

We host free discussion groups for intermediate students who want to use and improve their English speaking skills.

  • Mondays, 10-11 a.m. • Hoffman Estates Branch • Jan. 13 - March 31
  • Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. • Online on Zoom • Jan. 16 - March 20
  • Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. • Hanover Park Branch • Jan. 24 - March 28
  • Fridays, 10-11 a.m. • Central Library • Jan. 21 - March 25

In-person sessions do not require registration.

Space is limited for online sessions. Learn more and register.

ESL Book Club

Join other intermediate and advanced ESL students to read a book out loud while practicing your pronunciation and building your vocabulary. Books will be available the first day of book club.

Learn more and register.

Online Tools for Learning English

Brainfuse HelpNow

Tutors are available from 2 - 9 p.m. every day with live homework help for math, science, English, social studies and adult learning. Take ACT, SAT, AP, GED, TOEFL and U.S. citizenship practice tests. 

Go to Brainfuse HelpNow >

News For You

Easy-to-read news stories to help you learn to read, write, speak and understand English. New stories are posted each week along with audio, exercises, vocabulary, a crossword puzzle and more. Listen to each story in full or sentence by sentence. Type passcode 2AE4B3 in the box that says "Enter Your News For You Password."  

Go to News For You >

Read It!

Geared toward English language learners, you can find short articles written to support your reading skills as you learn about topics you need for school and everyday life.

Go to Read It! >

Citizenship Classes

 Online registration for Spring 2025 opens December 16, 2024. Visit the D214 Citizenship Services webpage to register.

Central Library
Registration Day: Thursday, March 13, 5:45 p.m.
Mondays & Thursdays, 5:45 - 8:45 p.m.

Hanover Park Branch
Registration Day: Saturday, March 1, 9:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

For citizenship process information, civics reviews, or mock interviews, please email @email to book an appointment.

Can't make it to class, but still want to prep for the test? Try ProCitizen.

Read to Learn

Free 1-on-1 literacy tutoring for adult learners. Online registration for Spring 2025 opens December 16, 2024. Visit the D214 Read to Learn page to register.

Monday Class
Registration Day: Monday, January 27, 9:30 a.m.
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - Noon • Feb. 10 - April 28

Wednesday Class
Registration Day: Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - Noon • Feb 12 - April 23

More ESL Resources

Contact these community organizations directly for more information about their English as a Second Language classes: