Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts/Quincy
Thomas Crane Public Library, 40 Washington Street, Quincy
Literacy contact: Mary Diggle by email at quliteracy@ocln.org or by phone at 617) 376-1314
https://thomascranelibrary.org/learn-to-read/
Free one-on-one tutoring for an adult that struggles with reading and writing (below the 6th-grade reading level).
Quincy Community Action Program, Inc.
1509 Hancock Street, 2nd Floor
(617) 479-8181, ext. 386
https://www.qcap.org/our-programs/adult-education-workforce-development/#abe
QCAP’s Adult Education & Workforce Development programs give adults the chance to return to school to learn English and improve their literacy skills, to study for the High School Equivalency Assessment Test (HiSet or GED), and to participate in college and career readiness activities.
Quincy College – Quincy Campus
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street, Suite 319, Quincy
(617) 984-1710
https://quincycollege.edu/news/free-hiset-ged-prep-class-at-quincy-college-plymouth-campus/ Quincy College and United Way of Greater Plymouth have collaborated to support the needs of students looking to prepare for their HiSET/GED exams and are offering a FREE 15-week program to help students in Plymouth and surrounding areas to prepare for their exams.
Quincy Community Action Programs (QCAP)
1509 Hancock Street, 2nd floor, Quincy
ESOL contact: Daphne Chen by email at dchen@qcap.org or by phone at 617-657-5368. https://www.qcap.org/our-programs/adult-education-workforce-development/#esol
Currently offering ESOL classes both in-person and online. In-person ESOL classes are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings from 9AM to 12pm. Online ESOL classes are scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons from 1PM to 4 PM, or Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.All classes are free of charge.
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI)
1509 Hancock Street, Quincy
(617) 472-2200, https://www.qariusa.org/adult-ed-home
Free ESOL and citizenship classes. Four levels of ESOL instruction. Morning and evening classes.
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (Quincy Location)
1458 Hancock Street, 3rd floor, Quincy
(617) 302-7131, https://bcnc.net/esol
Free ESOL classes. Five levels of instruction. Morning and evening classes.
Quincy College
1250 Hancock Street, Quincy
(617) 984-1700, https://www.quincycollege.edu/esl/ Contact Michael Hernon at mhernon@quincycollege.edu
Free ESOL classes. Two levels of instruction (level 4-5 and level 6-7). Weekday morning classes.
Project Citizenship
A Boston organization provided free legal assistance with U.S. citizenship applications. Volunteer attorneys assist applicants with the completion and submission of N-400 applications.
immihelp
A legal advice website with helpful guides on U.S. immigration and citizenship.
Avvo.com
Website providing comprehensive information about U.S. immigration.
NOLO’s Legal Guide to Immigration
Helpful guides for citizenship, visa and green card seekers.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The site to get information and forms. USCIS is the government agency that oversees all lawful immigration to the United States. Its YouTube channel also has some helpful videos.
ESL Cyber Listening Lab
(For all levels) First, listen to conversations. Then, answer questions about the story and complete exercises to practice the new vocabulary.
Listening & Speaking
(For all levels) This website has links to many websites where you can practice listening exercises.
Pronunciation
(For all levels) This website has links to many websites where you can practice pronunciation exercises.
StoryCorps
(For advanced level) Storycorps on NPR (National Public Radio) includes a wonderful collection of oral stories being told by “real” people speaking about their real-life experiences. This site provides an opportunity for learners to hear the pronunciation, intonation, and expressions of native English speakers.
Transparent Language Online
If you want to learn English, or over 100 other languages, from Afrikaans to Zulu, Transparent Language probably has something for you. There is no library card requirement; just sign up for a Transparent account.
USALearns
(For all levels) Participate in an online English class. This site is very helpful and a lot of fun!