ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)

Web Resources

• Activities for ESL Students
  Grammar, vocabulary, podcasts, and bilingual quizzes.
• Authentic American Pronunciation
  Pronunciation of common words.
• Casa de Maryland
  Offers classes in ESOL, citizenship, computer training, and more. 301-431-4185.
• Colorful Clothesline
  A lesson created to introduce level 1 ESL students to clothing, colors, and color patterns.
• Colorín Colorado
  A bilingual site for families and educators of English language learners.
• Dave's ESL Cafe
  Includes a huge variety and number of resources for students and teachers of ESL.
• English as a Second Language
  Online stories with comprehension exercises.
• English-Zone
  Lessons on grammar, spelling, pronunciation, idioms, etc. as well as printable worksheets.
• Literacy Council of Prince George's County, MD
  Program information for English for Speakers of Other Languages. Program works with non-English speakers who need help with basic English conversation and with reading and writing skills.
• La Mansion del Ingles
  El mayor portal en español para aprender ingles.
• Montgomery County Public Library Web Links for ESL Teachers
  Useful collection of links for teachers of ESOL.
• Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
  Definitions and pronunciation of words.
• Online English Grammar
  Explanation and examples of common parts of speech and verb tenses.
• Prince George's Community College Adult Education Programs
  Classes for Pre-GED, GED, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESL), and External Diploma Program.
  • Schedule of Classes.
• Prince George's Public Schools - English for Speakers of Other Languages
  Materials for teachers and students who are developing skills in reading, understanding and writing English.
• Prince George's County Schools - International School Counseling Office
  Assistance in registration, counseling and referral information for international students.
• Pumarosa
  Aprende inglés en 28 días!
  
• Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
  Easy, medium and difficult listening quizzes.
  

New Americans

• Foreign Born
  Information about entering and living in the US.
• Maryland Office for New Americans
  Contact information for organizations that provide assistance to immigrants with naturalization, legal advice, and English language instruction.
• New to America. Maryland State Resources
  Provides links to information on how to get the help you need to live in the United States.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
  Immigration forms, important phone numbers and answers to many immigration questions.
• Visas for Foreign Citizens
  U. S. Dept. of State information about U.S. visa policy and procedures, including those for temporary visitors and permanent immigrants.
• Welcome to the USA
  Celebrate citizenship and learn about America at this Federal government site.
• Civics and Citizenship Study Materials
  Government website with copies of Learn About the United States, The Citizen's Almanac and other study tools.

US Citizenship Preparation Classes

Citizenship preparation classes are offered in our neighboring counties, and residents of Prince George's County are welcome providing they have Permanent Resident status. These classes are sponsored by the Maryland Office for New Americans. Please call Prince George's Community College’s Adult Education Office at 301-322-0891 or the Maryland Office for New Americans at 410-767-7514 for more information.

• Casa de Maryland
  301-431-4185
• Montgomery College/Montgomery County Refugee Center
  240-567-1404
• Gilchrest Center - Wheaton Maryland
  240-777-4940
• Howard Community College
  410-772-4982