Guides: Learn English at OCLS: Library Resources

Learn English with an Instructor in a Virtual Classroom

Orange County Library System is proud to provide you with Free Virtual English classes Monday through Saturday. Please register for classes at https://www.ocls.info/classes-events/library/Online

English for Families

Join us virtually in this Family Literacy Program to practice reading with your child(ren) and learn English vocabulary for everyday use. This program meets twice a week for 5 weeks.

Learn Basic English at Home

Mango Languages
Mango Languages offer conversational learning at two levels. "Mango Basic" is designed to teach simple, practical and polite conversational skills for beginners. "Mango Complete" courses offer 100 lessons on each language for a more in-depth learning experience.
Rocket Languages
Learn at your own pace with this fun and interactive database. Rocket Languages places an emphasis on conversational learning.
Pronunciator
Pronunciator provides sophisticated pronunciation analysis and interactive coaching to support you, plus feature films, music and more to “edutain” you.

Visit one of our library locations to activate your free online account, then download the app to take your learning on the go!

Upcoming Classes

Learning English for Children

Little Pim (powered by Mango Languages)
Little Pim introduces children, ages 6 months to 6 years, to learning a foreign language.

ESL Specialist

Dr. J. Rivera

Books for learning English

Oxford Picture Dictionary by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
Call Number: 423.61 ADE
The book is organized in 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food, and Recreation (available in English only).
English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners by Jean Yates
Call Number: 428 YAT
Introduces you to hundreds of useful words and helps you build the skills and confidence needed to use them correctly in conversation.
The Official Guide to the TOEFL Test
Call Number: 428.24 OFF
This Official Guide to the TOEFL Test includes real TOEFL questions for practice, as well as explanations of every section of the test and information on what is expected for every speaking and writing task.
Perfecting your English Pronunciation by Susan Cameron
Call Number: 428.34 CAM
The 45-minute DVD included with this book introduces and demonstrates mouth formations and tongue placement for English pronunciation.