The Benefits of the Public Library for English Learning Students

Distance Learning Student Chigusa Uematsu shares from her experience:

English learning students can get many benefits from the library. 

First, you can borrow books to practice reading in English.  If adult books are difficult to read, you can go to children's books and find books of your level. 

Burlingame Public Library
You can also borrow DVDs for movies and TV drama series.  You will enjoy watching them at your own pace. 

The Library even offers English learners conversation groups.  These groups are open to people who wish to improve and practice their spoken English with a native speaker.  And it's free to attend.


Foster City Public Library
San Mateo Public Library
Lastly, if you open your library account and get a library card, you will have the privilege to receive FREE passes to local museums and other cultural institutions.  I visited the California Academy of Sciences, the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts and the California Historical Society with this benefit.  I am planning to visit San Mateo County History Museum next. 

As you can see, the library is a beneficial and helpful place for English learners to learn English and to be familiarized with the local culture. 
 
 



For more information about the library, check out:

The Public Library is Your Friend

Peninsula Library System

Ebooks and audiobooks

Discover and Go (visit museums and other cultural institutions)





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