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    Books, newspapers, magazines in world languages

    English Language learning books, CDs, DVDs and more

    World Language learning books, CD, DVDs and more

    TOEFL study guides

    Citizenship study guides

 

Borrow any of these books and other materials with a Connecticut library card.

Hello! West Hartford— A community-wide initiative to say "Hello and Welcome" to all. Learn the current greeting of the month here.

Classes and Activities for speakers of other languages:

Talk It Up! is an English conversation class for intermediate to advanced speakers. There are two classes with a maximum of 12 students in each.

Classes meet Wednesday morning, 10-11:30 am or Wednesday evening, 7-8:30 pm, September through May. 

All classes are at the Noah Webster (Main) Library, 20 South Main St.  Registration is required.
We do maintain waiting lists as necessary. Call 561-6990 for Talk It Up! information.

Practice English: informal drop-in program for those who want to improve their English skills. No registration needed.

Faxon Library, 1073 New Britain Avenue: Saturdays, 10-11:00 am

Les Francos à la Biblio is a French conversation group which meets six times a year on Thursday evenings at the Noah Webster Library. More information call: 860 561.6990.

Online Information and Learning Resources 

You can use these from computers at the libraries or from a computer at home with a West Hartford library card.

English and other language practice - BYKI
500+ classes on all subjects - Universal Class
GED test prep online – Learning Express
Spanish Language Encyclopedia– !Informe !

Useful Internet Links

Cititizenship and Naturalization
US Citizenship and Immigration Services

International Institute of Connecticut

Local ESL classes and Adult Education information:
West Hartford Public Schools
West Hartford Continuing Educations: ESL Classes
West Hartford Continuing Education: GED program

ESL on the Internet

Local Cultural Organizations
The American Place: Hartford Public Library

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