English for Speakers of Other Languages

Register for a library card:

Register for a library card online and we will mail it to your home. Or get your card sooner by visiting us in person.

On-the-go Learning:

Learn on-the-go or in the comfort of your own home or favorite coffee shop with Mango and Rocket Languages. Courses are designed to allow you to go at your own pace and can be access on-demand at any time.

Course Options:

Open Language Lab Including ESOL

Various Locations

Explore and learn English or another language of your choice via computer-based learning in an Open Language Lab. Choose from ELLIS, Pronunciator, Mango Languages or Rocket Languages.

Practice Makes Perfect

Various Locations

Join us each week as an Adult Literacy League certified instructor helps you build your confidence. This program is presented through partnerships between the Orange County Library System and the Adult Literacy League Inc.

Speaking Clearly and Writing Clearly: Beginner and Intermediate

Southeast Branch & South Creek Branch

ESOL series focusing on listening comprehension, pronunciation, spoken, grammar and written English.

Reading Clearly: Intermediate

Southeast Branch

An English class designed to work on reading skills and strategies to increase reading comprehension. Participants must have a basic understanding of English. Even if participants do not speak English well, they can participate if they understand some English.

Basic English

Alafaya Branch, Southeast Branch, South Trail Branch, Chickasaw Branch, Hiawassee Branch, North Orange, Orlando Public Library & Washington Park Branch

ESOL workshops, vocabulary and basic grammar for English learners with no English language skills.

English Conversation Hour

Southeast Branch, South Creek Branch, South Trail Branch & Winter Garden Branch

Practice your English speaking skills and chat with us.

Improve Your English Reading Workshop

Various Locations

Improve your English conversational skills, vocabulary, pronunciation and comprehension by reading a book. This event is presented through a partnership between the Orange County Library System and the Adult Literacy League Inc. Walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 407.422.1540 or visit adultliteracyleague.org.