Originally presented January 26, 2022
Getting started with an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at your library does not have to be an intimidating commitment.
You may offer conversation group sessions with minimal investment of time and resources. Not only do these classes benefit the English language learning community, they also offer a window into the needs of this population. Beginning your journey with a conversation group will allow you to get to know your second language patrons.
As your English language program grows, you can offer other group classes and/or one-on-one lessons. However, it is not necessary to start with a complete range of offerings. In this webinar, Claudia Ratay shares her experience and insights into establishing a solid foundation for what can become a very successful ESL program.
Click below to experience this webinar as a tutorial. When you continue past the introduction to the webinar, you'll be prompted to log in. We require login to view the whole tutorial so we can provide certificates of completion for your records and for professional development credit. No purchase is required and you can create a Niche Academy account if you don't already have one. The certificate will be available for download when you have completed all sections of the tutorial.
Click the link below to download the presentation slides:
Small-scale ESL Programs for Your Library
Click the link below to download the list of podcasts Claudia shares with students:
ESL Podcasts
Click the link below to download the list of resources Claudia uses to teach:
ESL Teaching Resources
Click the link below to download the transcript of the webinar chat:
Chat Transcript
