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.
Databases and Websites
Resources for New Americans
Citizenship - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Forms, laws, regulations, policies and statistics.
Immigrant Assistance Center
Provides a wide range of information and assistance to immigrants in Kitsap County and to the service providers who work with immigrants.
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.
Mango Languages (KRL database)
Interactive online language learning system that teaches conversational skills for 12 different languages, including English (ESL).
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.
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.
English ClubIncludes free resources for learning English including lessons, forums, games, quizzes and chat.
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
Goodwill-Bremerton Offers free ESL, Adult Basic Education and Computer Literacy classes.
Immigrant Assistance Center Free ESL classes as well as assistance in preparing for the US citizenship test.
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. |
