English as a Second Language (ESL)
Meet Our Team
L to R: Victoria S., Victoria H., Janine
Program Information & Registration
Multilingual fact sheets:
If you would like more information about our program and want to join our waiting list, please email:
Victoria Hilditch,
ESL Coordinator at
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Ridgewood Library prioritizes ESL services to Ridgewood residents & those with urgent needs from other towns.
Student Registration
Programs & Classes
Please check out our ESL offerings including options for tutoring, classes,
and special programs all designed to help improve your English language skills.
*Fees may apply. Registration is required & may be completed here.
Tutoring
Our program is led by both
trained volunteer tutors and
professional instructors.
We place our students based
on their English speaking
ability and availability.
Sessions are offered both
in-person & virtually.
Fees may apply.
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
American Slang
ONSITE
Get hooked on conversation.
Meets weekly. Separate registration for each session. All levels.
Wednesday, 10-11:15am
March 22 & 29, April 12, 19 & 26,
May 3, 10 & 17
Questions, Janine Lanzisera:
Book Group
ONSITE
Would you like to read
a book together?
Meets once a week for 8 weeks;
intermediate/advanced.
Tuesday, 1-2:30pm:
March 21 & 28, April 11, 18 & 25,
May 2, 9 & 16
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
vhilditch@ridgewoodlibrary.org
Explore American literature,
film, art & more.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks;
intermediate/advanced.
Wednesday, 7-8:30pm
March 22 & 29, April 12, 19 & 26,
May 3, 10 & 17
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Cultural English
ONSITE
Practice English while
learning about U.S. culture,
history & traditions.
Meets once a week for 8 weeks.
Group 1: Adv beginner/low intermediate
Tuesday,9:30-11am
March 21 & 28, April 11, 18 & 25,
May 2, 9 & 16
Group 2: Intermediate/Advanced
Thursday,9:30-11am
March 23 & 30, April 13, 20 & 27,
May 4, 11 & 18
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
*Everyday English
ONSITE
Bring a cup of coffee & enjoy casual conversation with fellow ESL students.
All levels.
Friday, 1-2pm
March 17, April 14, May 5 & 19
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Walk & Talks
Exercise conversation skills while walking the track (behind the library), weather permitting. All levels.
Friday, 9:30-10:30am
March 31, April 28, May 12
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Coffee Break-Outs
ONSITE
This Land Is Your Land
ONSITE
Explore some of the rich past of our diverse local New Jersey (Bergen County & surrounding) region. All levels.
Tuesday, April 11 @ 7-8:30pm
Questions, Victoria Hilditch:
Crafting & Conversation
ONSITE
Fellow students will demonstrate the basics of origami folding. Materials will be provided. All levels.
Friday, April 28 @ 1-2pm
Questions, Victoria Schnure:
Online Resources
From vocabulary and quizzes to newspapers and language learning apps,
we have selected these free resources to help you improve your English skills.
*Everyday English
Watch this space for upcoming programs
Youth ESL
We offer several options for children to build their English skills.
Reading Pals: 30 minute appointments to read stories 1-to-1 with teen volunteers.
Read to a Dog: Practice reading skills in a 15 minute appointment with a dog.
Teen 2 Tween: Students in grades 4-9 work with a high school volunteer to maintain their English skills. Summer only.
Please see the Children's Page for more information.