Welcome!
Welcome to the Adult Literacy Program of Monterey County. To meet the needs of the many adults in Monterey County with limited literacy skills, the Monterey County Free Libraries Adult Literacy Program offers confidential, student centered, one-on-one literacy tutoring to English speaking adults. We would like you to explore the personal advantages of becoming a tutor in this program. Read the testimonials from our tutors and the personal stories from our diverse group of learners. Our goal is to provide adults with the skills and knowledge they need to be successful as parents, workers, and citizens.
Library Databases for Language Learners:
Lingo Lite - Features color photos of vocabulary words, native speaker videos. Can be set to show the words or phrases in English and your native language. Create your free account with your library card number (all numbers, no spaces).
Transparent Language - Transparent Language Online is a language learning program for those who want to learn the basics of over 110 languages plus English (ESL). The courses guide you through 30 lessons of language fundamentals, including greetings, planning for a trip, dealing with money, asking for help, and more.
Helpful Links for Learners:
As all these links are for free websites, some of them do contain advertisement links on the pages.
Easy World of English - User-friendly website including grammar, pronunciation, reading and listening practice and an interactive picture dictionary.
Dave’s ESL Cafe - Forum for both ESL teachers and students around the world. Includes quizzes, grammar explanations, and discussion forums for students.
Language Guide - Online picture dictionary, with everything from the alphabet to parts of the body to farm animals.
My English Pages - Free grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing lessons for students of English.
News in Levels - choose your level to read world news for students of English.
USA Learns - Basic English and citizenship practice- requires email address to login and take lessons.
Call us at 831 883-7597 for more information or reach us by email
Help change a life, or change your own!
Many facets of the literacy program are supported by the MCFL Foundation.