English as a Second Language
ESL Library Resources
- We have books, CDs, and DVDs to help people learn to read, speak, and understand English, as well as resources for ESL tutors. Topics include ESL, grammar, reading comprehension, pronunciation, business English, vocabulary, and culture.
- Learn a new language with Transparent Language. You need an Indian Prairie Public Library card to use Transparent Language, a self-paced, online language-learning system with courses in over 100 languages, including English.
- Additional citizenship preparation help can be found here.
Discover classes to improve a student's English skills in the areas of conversation, listening/speaking, reading, and writing for community participation, employment, or further educational opportunities. Click on the website links below for more information about free classes. For questions, contact Librarian Joe P. at
- Indian Prairie Library ESL Conversation Group: 1st and 3rd Saturday, 10 a.m.–noon (intermediate students)
- College of DuPage Adult Education & ELA Office: 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137; Phone: 630/942-3697; email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Literacy DuPage: 2100 Manchester Rd., Building B Suite 904, Wheaton, IL 60187; Phone: 331/472-7160
- People's Resource Center: 104 Chestnut Ave., Westmont, IL 60559; Phone: 630/682-5402, ext. 333
- TEACH: Tutoring English to Advance Change: 100 S. Sixth Ave., La Grange, IL 60525; email:
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ESL Tutors
Learn English one-on-one with a tutor.