OVL extends heartfelt gratitude to the Quinn El-Fayoumy Fund for Osterville, the Lois Ord Gillian Fund, and the Ruckert Family Fund of The Cape Cod Foundation for their generous grant. This support enables us to offer a range of services dedicated to advancing English learning.
Links to Get Started!
Multilingual Resources: This link offers information in several languages on a variety of naturalization-related topics such as citizenship, Green Cards, employee verification, biometrics, how to report fraud and avoid immigration scams, and humanitarian programs. These resources are also available in American Sign Language, braille, and large print.
This site translates materials into other languages to help people with limited English skills. If there are differences between English and another language, the English version is the official version.
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Beginner Level ESL: Online Resources
“Many Things” for Level 1
This is a good place to start for students who need help with English basics like spelling and literacy-related topics.
USALearns
Use this free resource to improve English skills while learning about civics related topics.
Voices of America
Free videos introduce English through conversation (they have intermediate and advanced levels too!)
Grammar Test
Choose the “easy” option to test grammar skills.
ESL Listening Lab
For practice with basic listening skills. Choose the “easy” option from “Listening Activities”. Don’t miss the “self-study” link.