Learner Resources
Here are some recommended resources and classes available to Adult Literacy & ESL Learners. Use these tools to improve reading, writing, and conversation skills. We suggest using some of these resources together with your tutoring sessions!
Many of these resources are only available to Learners in the Adult Literacy & ESL program. If you are not currently a Learner, find out how to become one.
Learn on Your Own
- Lexia Core5 - Work on spelling skills with this online program. Contact staff for a free account!
- Khan Academy - Free classes in different subjects
- LearningExpress Library - Sign up for free with your library card
- DigitalLearn.org – Watch short videos on computer basics
- GCFLearnFree.org – Learn about computer basics, social media, Microsoft Office and more... Includes a lesson on browser basics.
- SJPL Digital Literacy Course - Free lessons on computer basics
- SJPL Digital Skill Building Pathways
- Wordwall Games
Reading
- News For You - Online newspaper for adult learners. Able to listen to the news. Contact staff for the password.
- CommonLit - Short Stories for every reading level. Contact staff for a free account.
- The Change Agent - Magazine for adult learners. Contact staff for the password.
- Quick Reads books - Books for adults at every reading level. Find these books at these libraries:
- Oxford Bookworms Collection - Books for adults at every reading level. Some Oxford Bookworms also have matching audiobooks to listen to.
Vocabulary
- Britannica Dictionary - clear and simple definitions in American English with examples. Able to hear the words.
- Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary - includes common sayings, grammar, English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations
- Thesaurus.com - find similar words and improve vocabulary
- Google Translate - language translator website
Grammar
- Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) - picture and video lessons about English grammar and punctuation
- GrammarBook.com - learn English grammar rules and take quizzes
Online Tutoring
- Tutor.com - Get homework or job search help from a tutor. Sign up for free with your library card!
