English Language Learning Collection
List of ESL Resources
We offer the following materials in our Adult ESL and literacy collection:
- Picture Dictionaries
- Idiom and Slang Definitions
- English Grammar/Writing Help
- Student/Teacher Workbooks
- Accent Reduction Materials
- Easy Reader Books and CDs
- Easy English Newspapers
- Test Preparation Materials
Online English Language Learning
Mango
Online language learning available with your Novi library card. Offers ESL components for speakers of Arabic (Egyptian/MSA) Armenian, Bengali, Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Creole, French, German, Greek, Haitian, Hm, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
Pronunciator
Pronunciator - A fun and free way to learn over 100 languages (including English) in your native tongue. With personalized courses that include study guides, audio lessons, video phrases, movies, music and more. This database includes ESL, citizenship, specialized job courses and 8-week travel courses. Learn online, either on your desktop computer or mobile device!.
ESL Programs
English Conversation Group
Make friends while you practice your English pronunciation and conversation skills at the library with other international speakers. No need to register. See the library’s Program/Registration page for meeting dates and times.
ESL Book Discussion
If English is your second language and you enjoy discussing books written in English, then join our ESL Book Discussion. For high-intermediate to advanced English speakers. We discuss one book during the 8-week session. $7 book fee. Registration required. See library’s Program/Registration page for meeting dates and times.
Click here for a list of past titles.
ESL Beginner Book Discussion-Mondays
Sep 16,
Sep 23,
Sep 30,
Oct 07,
Oct 14,
Oct 21,
Oct 28,
Mondays, 10:30am-12pm
Improve your English and have fun! For High-Beginner to Low- Intermediate English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the seven-week session. Registration required and limited to 12 participants. $7 book fee is due at the first meeting.
Ages: 21+
Price: $7 book fee payable first day of class
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Location: Board Room
Online U.S. Citizenship Preparation
US Citizenship & Immigration Resource brochure
Learning Express Library
Learning Express Library is full of online test preparation materials and interactive exams for many standardized tests including U.S. citizenship, and more. Users must create a LearnATest account in the Library before using the database from home.
ESL Beginner Book Discussion
Sep 16,
Sep 23,
Sep 30,
Oct 07,
Oct 14,
Oct 21,
Oct 28,
Mondays, 10:30-12pm
Improve your English and have fun! For High-Beginner to Low-Intermediate English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the seven-week session. Registration required and limited to 12 participants. $7 book fee is due at the first meeting.
Ages: 18+
Price: $7 book fee payable first day of class
Registration Begins: Jan 1
Registration Ends: When Filled
Location: Board Room
ESL Book Discussion - Tuesdays
Sep 17,
Sep 24,
Oct 01,
Oct 08,
Oct 15,
Oct 22,
Nov 05,
Tuesdays, 10:30-12pm
Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required and limited to 12 participants. $7 book fee is due at the first meeting.
Ages: 21+
Price: $7 book fee payable first day of class
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Location: Board Room
ESL Book Discussion - Thursdays
Sep 19,
Sep 26,
Oct 03,
Oct 10,
Oct 17,
Oct 24,
Oct 31,
Nov 07,
Thursdays, 1-2:30pm
Improve your English and have fun! For High-Intermediate to Advanced English speakers only. We will discuss one book during the eight-week session. Registration required and limited to 12 participants. $7 book fee is due at the first meeting.
Ages: 18+
Price: $7 book fee payable first day of class
Registration Begins: Aug 1
Location: Board Room
*Oct 10 meets in the east Meeting Room