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English Language Classes

Learn English in a classroom, with CDs or on the Internet! Sharpen your skills practicing conversation, then take the TOEFL test.

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Learn English in a classroom

• English Classes
  The Library's list of English classes listed by location.
  
  
• English for Adult Speakers of Other Languages
  Information on placement testing and registration for English classes offered in Fairfax County. Developed by the Fairfax County Public Schools' Office of Adult & Continuing Education, this listing includes class locations, dates, times, and fees.
  
  
• Northern Virginia Community College's ESL Program
  This Web site provides information on English as a Second Language courses offered at each of the five Northern Virginia Community College campuses.
  
  

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Learn English with audio materials

• Learn English with Audio Materials (Select Non-Fiction and Genre: Language)

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Learn English over the Internet

• Mango Languages
  Mango Languages teaches conversation and cultural awareness in over a dozen languages including: Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, Farsi and Chinese.
  
  
• Activities for ESL Students
  Over 1,000 activities, created by ESL teachers, are offered on this Web site. Quizzes, puzzles, and games make learning fun, and a bilingual format is available.
  
  
• English as a Second Language
  Links to Web sites covering grammar, writing, pronunciation, reading, games, and more are provided. Resources for ESL instructors are also available, as are job postings.
  
  
• Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
  A variety of listening "quizzes" based on your learning level are offered. Using video/audio players on your computer, real conversations ranging from "easy" to "very difficult" and from "short" to "long" are provided. After listening to the conversation or sounds, written questions follow which you may answer. Can be used individually or with group.
  

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Practice English conversation

• Conversation programs in library branches
  

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TOEFL test (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

• TOEFL
  The official Web site for finding out where and when TOEFL tests are being offered. Associated fees, test advice, and study material suggestions are provided, as well as sample topics for both the TOEFL and the Test of Spoken English (TSE).
• LearningExpress Library
  This database, subscribed to by the library for your use, offers many online practice tests and other skill-building options.
  

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