Kitsap Regional Library Resources
Want to improve your English? The Kitsap Regional Library has a wide variety of resources for learning English as well as materials for preparing for the U.S. citizenship exam.
ESL Materials: Materials for learning English including dictionaries, study guides, DVDs, CDs and databases.
World Languages Collection: Many of our branch libraries have a World Languages collection. These consist of materials in a variety of languages, including books in Spanish. Ask your Reference Librarian to show you the collection.
Citizenship Information: Exam preparation materials including DVDs and databases.
SPECIAL EVENT!
Talk Time at the Port Orchard Library
Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed environment, make new friends and have fun, too!
Where: Port Orchard Library
(87 Sidney Avenue, Port Orchard, WA. 360-876-2224)
When: Every Wednesday 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Who: Adults who want to improve their English conversation skills.
It's free, no registration is necessary and refreshments will be served. Come and join us!
For more information, call Rebekah at 876-2224 or Fulvia at 473-2159 ext. 316 (habla Español)
Databases and Web Sites
Resources for new Americans
Citizenship - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Forms, laws, regulations, policies and statistics.
Learning Express Library (KRL database)
Interactive practice exams for the ASVAB, GRE, SAT and more. Also includes citizenship preparation and reading improvement exercises. Some exams available in Spanish. First time users click on New User button to register.
WelcometoUSA.gov
Web portal for new immigrants to the United States. Includes information on immigration and citizenship, education and childcare, healthcare, government benefits, emergencies, safety and more.
El Centro de la Familia
Health and safety information for the Latino and immigrant community of Kitsap County.
Learning English
Activities for ESL Students
Bilingual quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles for learning English.
Dave's ESL Cafe
Offers interactive exercises and online tutorials for learning English as well as discussion forums and a chat room. Also includes slang and English idioms.
ESLgold.com
English teaching and learning resources including exercises for speaking, listening, reading and writing English. Arranged by skill level.
ESL Reading for English Language Learners
Free reading materials for those learning English, including true stories, classic texts and ghost stories. Listed by reading level.
ESL Podcasts
A collection of ESL downloadable podcasts on a variety of topics.
ESL and Citizenship Preparation Classes
Literacy Council of Kitsap County
Offers ESL, Citizenship, GED, Adult Basic Education, Driver's License Preparation and Basic Computer Skills classes for adults in Kitsap County.
Olympic College - English as a Second Language
Beginning to advanced classes in English-as-a-Second Language.
Tacoma Community House
Offers "survival" ESL classes with an emphasis on job-related English skills.
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