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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoPlainText>Basic ESL for Libraries is an English language learning course designed for public libraries, library patrons and library literacy programs. The online course offers native language support in 19 languages. There are no costs to libraries or library patrons to use the online program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Already have Mango, Rocket Languages or Pronunciator? That’s great, however Basic ESL focuses on teaching English language learners how to speak, read and write English at a level that goes beyond travel phrases and games. Basic ESL provides students an effective, directive path to learning English fast and succeeding in their schools and community. Basic ESL is comprised of 3 Level Courses, 15 Topics, 45 Lessons all of which are Free for Public Libraries. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Here are some examples of how libraries are using Basic ESL on their websites. Look for the BASIC ESL Button or Link on these Library Websites and then try out BASIC ESL using the Instant Access button.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://jefflibrary.org/online-resources-2/">http://jefflibrary.org/online-resources-2/</a> (IN)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://delawarelibrary.org/research">http://delawarelibrary.org/research</a> (OH)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/research-it/#results">http://www.suffolkpubliclibrary.com/research-it/#results</a> (VA)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="http://www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/literacy-eal-resources">http://www.saskatoonlibrary.ca/literacy-eal-resources</a> (Canada)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Signing up your Library is easy. Simply visit <a href="http://www.basicesl.com/libraries">www.basicesl.com/libraries</a>, click Register Now and provide basic contact information for your library. Basic ESL will send your library an access button to add to your library’s website. Immediately, library members can click the access button and begin using the Basic ESL courses.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Simple, effective, quality English lessons available for your library’s Online Resources at zero cost.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Feel free to contact Basic ESL directly.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Kevin Cole<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText><a href="mailto:kcole@basicesl.com">kcole@basicesl.com</a> | Tel: (951) 775-4087<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>